Malik Mazhar Sultan vs U.P. Public Service Commission Through ...

The Supreme Court addressed a plea by the State of Haryana seeking directions for the recruitment of judicial officers in accordance with the Punjab Civil Service (Judicial Branch) Rules 1951 and sought modification of a previous order. The case revolves around the filling of 175 Junior Civil Judge posts and emphasizes the importance of an independent and efficient judiciary as part of the basic structure of the Constitution. The Court's judgment underscores the need for adherence to established recruitment procedures to ensure judicial independence and efficiency.