The observations were part of a May 6 judgment that upheld the minimum marks required in interviews conducted for the appointment of district judges in Bihar and Gujarat.
The lead petition was filed by 46 unsuccessful candidates who wrote the judicial service examination held in Bihar in 2015. That plea highlighted that against 99 vacancies, only 9 candidates were declared successful and selected.
After the written examination, 69 candidates were shortlisted for the interview and out of them, 60 were given low marks despite having performed well in the written exam, it was highlighted.
Accordingly, they had sought a direction to the Patna High Court to consider appointing them after relaxing minimum marks prescribed for the interview.
The plea also urged the Supreme Court to strike down a provision of the Bihar Superior Judicial (Amendment) Rules 2013 on the ground that it was contrary to the recommendation of the Justice KJ Shetty Commission.
The Court, however, dismissed the petitions on Monday.
Source: Barandbench
