In Brief
This case concerns the recruitment of 175 Junior Civil Judge positions in Haryana. Since 2007, the State has used a broad-based Selection Committee comprising High Court Judges, State officials, and Public Service Commission members to conduct judicial recruitment. Haryana sought permission to transfer the entire process to the Public Service Commission alone. The Supreme Court dismissed the request, holding that the High Court's involvement is essential because it provides domain knowledge and best understands judicial service needs. The Court noted that no objective evidence justified deviating from a fifteen-year settled practice and emphasized the critical importance of timely judicial appointments to ensure effective justice delivery.
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