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.