The Supreme Court has declined to intervene in a Himachal Pradesh judicial officer's plea for elevation to the High Court. Arvind Malhotra, a principal judge, argued that junior officers were recommended over him. However, the apex court stated that seniority alone doesn't guarantee promotion, and collegium decisions involve discretion and confidentiality, making judicial intervention inappropriate.

The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a judicial officer's plea challenging the elevation of junior colleagues to the Himachal Pradesh High Court. Justices Nagarathna and…

Supreme Court rejects Himachal Pradesh judicial officer's plea against Collegium's High Court judge appointments, citing limited judicial review.