Supreme Court of India · 2023-02-23
C. YAMINI vs THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATHI
- Citation / case number
- SC 2022/2457
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- C. YAMINI
- Respondent
- THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATHI
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE BELA M. TRIVEDI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAY RASTOGI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the rights of judicial service members seeking elevation to higher judicial positions under Article 32 of the Constitution. The petitioners, appointed on ad-hoc and regular basis as District & Sessions Judges, challenged the respondent's actions regarding their seniority and elevation. The Court considered the procedural and constitutional aspects of judicial appointments and seniority. The judgment emphasizes the importance of fair appointment processes and seniority considerations in judicial promotions.