https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=197382 The SC held that the appointment of an Additional Judge as President of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission was invalid. The Court found the individual ineligible due to previous non-confirmation as a Permanent Judge amid allegations of lack of integrity. The consultative process with the Chief Justice was deemed ineffective, and the practice of sending a panel of names for appointment was criticized. The issuance of a writ of Quo Warranto was deemed appropriate, and the appointment was declared illegal, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence and integrity. Appeals were dismissed. en-us Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:56:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=197382 The SC held that the appointment of an Additional Judge as President of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission was invalid. The Court found the individual ineligible due to previous non-confirmation as a Permanent Judge amid allegations of lack of integrity. The consultative process with the Chief Justice was deemed ineffective, and the practice of sending a panel of names for appointment was criticized. The issuance of a writ of Quo Warranto was deemed appropriate, and the appointment was declared illegal, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence and integrity. Appeals were dismissed. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=197382