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Tosh Kumar Sharma v. High Court of Judicature at Allahabad & Ors. R1: High Court of Judicature at Allahabad R2: State of Uttar Pradesh R3: Selection & Appointment Committee of U.P.H.J.S. Examination

Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1975 – rr.8(2), 18(4) – Number of appointments to be made

Allowed
Court
Supreme Court of India
Decided
16 Jul 2025
Citation
[2025] 7 S.C.R. 1998
Case no.
CIVIL APPEAL No. 9510/2025
Bench
Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Sarasa Venkatanarayana Bhatti

Issue for consideration

Issue arose as regards the correctness of the order passed by the High Court rejecting the claim raised for appointment by post of Additional District and Sessions Judge in the Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service.

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