SUSHIL KUMAR PANDEY vs THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND

The Supreme Court examined the legality of the selection process for the District Judge Cadre in Jharkhand under the Jharkhand Superior Judicial Service (Recruitment, Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2001. The Court found that the High Court's recommendation of only thirteen candidates for twenty-two vacancies was inconsistent with the selection criteria outlined in the advertisement and the 2001 Rules. The Court held that the selection process must adhere to the stipulated rules and that the High Court must reconsider its recommendations in light of the established criteria.