The Supreme Court declined to entertain a petition by Himachal Pradesh judicial officer Arvind Malhotra seeking consideration of his name for High Court judge appointment. Malhotra alleged that junior officers were recommended by the Collegium while his candidature was not considered for elevation.
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The Supreme Court today granted relief to two Himachal Pradesh district judges, directing the High Court collegium to reconsider their promotion, citing disregarded merit and seniority. The Court criticized the unilateral decision-making process and instructed the collegium to adhere to established legal standards. This decision aligns with previous resolutions and requests from the Supreme Court collegium and the Law Minister.
Controversy surrounds the appointment of Himachal Pradesh High Court judges, as two district judges challenge the decision in the Supreme Court. Chirag Bhanu Singh and Arvind Malhotra, expressing discontent over alleged favoritism, claim oversight despite their seniority in Solan and Bilaspur districts. They have petitioned the Supreme Court to review the appointments.