Direct Recruit District Judges' Challenge to Seniority List Dismissed, State Directed to Notify Cadre Strength Within One Month: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has delivered a landmark judgment addressing disputes related to seniority, cadre strength, and promotion of District Judges. In the case of Registrar General High Court of Karnataka and Others versus Sri Pavanesh D and Others, the court clarified important legal principles governing judicial service structure and dismissed the challenge raised by direct recruit judges. Background of the Dispute The dispute arose from the 2016 and 2022…