Niyam v2 is live — start for just ₹100 — 200 credits to try

september 2016

Supreme Court of India · 2016-09-29

Govt. Of Bihar And Ors. Etc Etc vs Dayanand Singh Etc. Etc

Citation / case number
AIR 2016 SUPREME COURT 4828
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Govt. Of Bihar And Ors. Etc Etc
Respondent
Dayanand Singh Etc. Etc
Bench
Abhay Manohar Sapre, J. Chelameswar

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court ruled that the Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services Act, 1991, which aimed to provide reservation for SC/ST/OBC in judicial services, is unconstitutional as it conflicts with Articles 233 and 234 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that appointments to judicial posts must be made in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, requiring consultation with the High Court. Consequently, the Court held that the State Legislature lacks the authority to legislate on the appointment of judicial officers, rendering Section 4 of the Act inapplicable to judicial services.

Govt. Of Bihar And Ors. Etc Etc vs Dayanand Singh Etc. Etc · Niyam