SC refuses urgent hearing on plea against Madras HC order quashing appointment of personal assistants to judges
The Supreme Court of India has denied an urgent hearing regarding a challenge to a Madras High Court order that invalidated the appointment of 17 personal assistants to judges. The High Court had previously ruled that the recruitment process violated service rules and equality principles.
Why it matters
This case highlights the tension between administrative flexibility and the strict adherence to merit-based recruitment standards in the judiciary.
The Supreme Court on Thursday (July 2, 2026) declined to grant an urgent hearing on a plea challenging a Madras High Court order setting aside the appointment of 17 Personal Assistants (PAs) to High Court judges after finding several “illegalities, irregularities and unnecessary relaxations” in the recruitment process.
The article objectively summarizes the legal arguments and the court's procedural decision.
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