This case dealt with the validity of the government's power regarding the appointment and transfer of High Court judges. The judgment held that the consultation with the Chief Justice of India regarding appointments and transfers did not amount to concurrence, giving the executive branch greater discretion in these matters. This judgment was later overturned by the Second Judges Case (Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association v. Union of India, 1993), which established the collegium system.
Which of the following is known as Judges Transfer case?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2022 · Topic: The Supreme Court (Landmark Judgments and Doctrines)
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