Sri Pubi Lombi vs The State Of Arunachal Pradesh

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Gauhati High Court which reversed the Single Judge's dismissal of a writ petition challenging a transfer order. The Court emphasized that a transfer order based solely on a UO Note from a Member of the Legislative Assembly, without any evidence of administrative exigency or public interest, is not valid. The Court held that the absence of mala fide intent does not justify the transfer, thereby reinforcing the principle that transfers must adhere to established service norms and not be arbitrary.