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Supreme Court refuses Himachal judicial officer plea against collegium elevation picks
The Hindu··23 Jun
The Hindu reported that the court on June 22 declined Arvind Malhotra's challenge to three junior officers recommended as Himachal Pradesh High Court judges, saying seniority alone does not confer elevation right.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Judicial appointments remain largely beyond judicial review.
- Collegium subjective assessment limits seniority-based claims.
- Appointment process confidentiality is strictly maintained.
What's Happening
- SC declined Malhotra's petition on June 22.
- Three junior officers were recommended for HC judgeship.
- Petitioner withdrew with liberty to seek other remedies.
Appointment Dispute
- Malhotra is principal judge at Dharamshala family court.
- SC collegium approved HP recommendations in June 2026.
- Prior 2024 order required reconsideration of his candidature.
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