Abhimeet Sinha vs High Court Of Judicature At Patna

The Supreme Court examined the constitutionality of minimum qualifying marks for viva voce tests in the selection of District Judiciary in Bihar and Gujarat, challenging the provisions under Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution. The Court held that the stipulation of minimum qualifying marks is not inherently unconstitutional, but must align with the recommendations of the Shetty Commission as accepted in All India Judges Association v. Union of India (2002) 4 SCC 247. The Court directed that selection processes must ensure fairness and transparency, potentially impacting the ongoing recruitment processes in both states.