Supreme Court of India · 2018-01-23
DHEERAJ MOR vs HONBLE HIGH COURT OF DELHI
- Citation / case number
- SC 2015/13409
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DHEERAJ MOR
- Respondent
- HONBLE HIGH COURT OF DELHI
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MISHRA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MISHRA, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VINEET SARAN, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. RAVINDRA BHAT
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court interpreted Article 233 of the Constitution of India regarding the eligibility of subordinate judicial service members for appointment as District Judges against the quota reserved for advocates. The Court held that candidates who have completed seven years of practice as advocates prior to joining the judicial service are eligible to claim against the direct recruitment quota from the Bar, even if they are currently in judicial service. This decision clarifies the interpretation of eligibility criteria for judicial appointments, ensuring that prior experience in the Bar is recognized.