Supreme Court to Hear Judicial Seniority Case on Oct 28-29

The Supreme Court of India will begin hearing a landmark case on October 28-29 that could reshape career progression paths for judicial officers across the country. The Constitution Bench will determine crucial criteria for seniority in the Higher Judicial Service, potentially affecting promotions and career trajectories of district judges.

This significant referral came from the bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, who transferred the matter to the larger Constitution Bench on October 7 during proceedings related to the All India Judges Association case.

During recent proceedings, Senior Advocate Siddharth Bhatnagar, appearing as amicus curiae, supported allowing intervention applications in the case. This development highlights the case's importance to judicial stakeholders and its potential to set precedents for merit-based advancement in the judiciary.

The hearing comes at a pivotal time for India's judicial system, where clarity on seniority criteria could impact thousands of judicial officers awaiting promotions. Legal observers anticipate the decision may influence how entry-level judicial officers progress through the ranks, potentially altering decades-old promotion protocols.

For complete case details and arguments, refer to LiveLaw's comprehensive coverage of this developing judicial matter.