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Supreme Court of India · 2023-03-29

SHIVSHANKARA vs H.P.VEDAVYASA CHAR

Citation / case number
SC 2011/3406
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
SHIVSHANKARA
Respondent
H.P.VEDAVYASA CHAR
Author
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.T. RAVIKUMAR
Bench
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.T. RAVIKUMAR HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the validity of a government order related to the appointment and transfer of judicial officers, emphasizing adherence to constitutional principles and statutory provisions. The Court scrutinized whether the order violated the independence of judiciary or procedural fairness. It upheld the order, ruling that it was within the executive's authority and did not infringe upon judicial independence. The judgment reaffirmed the importance of maintaining a balance between administrative decisions and constitutional mandates.

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