Telangana Judicial Service: Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere With Bar on Advocates From Other States in District Judge Appointment

The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Telangana government’s decision barring advocates from other states from being appointed as district judges. While petitioners had qualified the judicial examination, the Court observed that the state has discretion to set eligibility criteria for district judge appointments. This decision upholds the autonomy of state governments in administrative matters, reinforces federal principles, and leaves room for legislative action if broader eligibility frameworks are considered necessary. It also clarifies the limits of judicial intervention in state recruitment policies.