Sivanandan C.T. vs High Court Of Kerala

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the selection process for District & Sessions Judges in Kerala, which introduced a minimum cut-off for the viva-voce after the examination was conducted, contrary to prior resolutions. The Court held that changing the rules post-examination violates principles of fairness and transparency, referencing K. Manjusree v. State of Andhra Pradesh (2008) 3 SCC 512. Consequently, the Court quashed the merit list prepared under the new criteria, emphasizing adherence to previously established rules without arbitrary changes.