States can't consult Centre on judicial staff picks: SC

Supreme Court ruled that states cannot consult Union govt on the selection and appointment of judicial officers. The High Court is best positioned to assess the suitability of candidates for district judge positions. High Courts can modify rules when they are not present or silent. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said, "We are in agreement with (Punjab and Haryana) HC that Haryana govt travelled beyond the remit of the consultation with HC by referring the matter to the Union govt." Via Times of India https://ift.tt/gfwDA1S