RAVIKUMAR DHANSUKHLAL MAHETA vs HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the promotion process followed by the Gujarat High Court under the Gujarat State Judicial Service Rules, 2005. The Court analyzed whether the method of promotion adhered to constitutional and statutory provisions, including judicial reforms and relevant case law. The judgment discusses the maintainability of the writ petition under Article 32 and reviews the legislative history and scheme of the rules. Ultimately, the Court's decision clarifies the legal standards for judicial promotions and procedural compliance.