Supreme Court Slams Petitioner for Seeking Own Appointment as High Court Judge

The Supreme Court on Monday strongly criticised a petitioner who approached the Court seeking his own appointment as a High Court judge. The Bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, refused to entertain the plea and called it a mockery of the judicial system.

The petition was filed by one G Sarvan Kumar against the Registrar of the Telangana High Court. It was heard for the first time before the Supreme Court Bench earlier today.

When the petitioner’s counsel made the plea, CJI Gavai expressed sharp disapproval, asking whether the Court was expected to convene a collegium meeting to consider his client’s appointment.

“Do you want us to call the first three judges of this court and hold a collegium meeting now? You are making a mockery of the system,” remarked the Chief Justice.

The Bench further questioned how such a petition could even be filed before the Supreme Court. “When have we ever entertained petitions seeking the appointment of a High Court judge?” the CJI asked, adding that the Court should consider imposing costs on the petitioner for wasting judicial time.

Faced with these remarks, the petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the plea. The Chief Justice, however, went a step further and remarked that such conduct called into question the lawyer’s professional responsibility.

“Sanad (licence to practice law) should be withdrawn for filing such pleas,” the CJI observed.

The Court ultimately allowed the petitioner to withdraw the case but made it clear that such frivolous petitions undermine the seriousness of the judicial process.