Supreme Court of India

Gauhati High Court and Anr. v. Kuladhar Phukan and Anr.

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Reported as [2002] 2 S.C.R. 808
Bench R.C. Lahoti and K.G. Balakrishnan JJ.
Decided 22 March 2002

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Constitution of India, 1950, Article 235: Control over subordinate courts-Control of High Court and consultation with High Court-Scope and extent of-Word 'Control' used in comprehensive sense and 'consulation' means meaningful, effective and conscious consultation-Such control and consultation are not mere formalities. 'Consultation' with High Court-Requirement of-Sending copy of - notification to High Court by the State Government after appointment-Whether satisfies requirement of 'consultation '-Held, no-Further invalidity caused J( by non-compliance with the mandatory constitutional

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