JOINT SECREATARY, POLITICAL DEPARTMENT GOVT. OF MEGHALAYA MAIN SECRETARIAT SHILLONG vs HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA THRU ITS REGISTRAR, SHILLONG

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of judicial restraint and the limitations of adjudication in the context of a writ petition concerning the appointment of Lokayukta and the establishment of the Meghalaya State Human Rights Commission. The Court emphasized the necessity for judges to exercise restraint and integrity, reiterating that no adjudicator can operate without conceptual limitations. The Court ultimately held that the order from the High Court was impermissible and unacceptable, thereby reinforcing the principles of judicial propriety and the importance of adhering to established legal frameworks.