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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.

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