Supreme Court of India · 2023-11-20
VIVEK KAISTH vs THE STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/23190
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- VIVEK KAISTH
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KISHAN KAUL
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDHANSHU DHULIA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.T. RAVIKUMAR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of the appointment process for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) in Himachal Pradesh, where the High Court had quashed the appointments of certain candidates, including the appellants. The Court analyzed whether the selection process adhered to constitutional and statutory provisions, and whether the appointments were justified. The Court ultimately upheld the appointment process, emphasizing the importance of merit and proper procedural compliance.