High Court Of Judicature At Allahabad vs Sarnam Singh & Anr on 15 December, 1999
72. It will be at this stage interesting to highlight the observation made in the case of High Court of Judicature at Allahabad v. Sarnam Singh and Anr. (supra), wherein, the Hon'ble Apex Court took note of the fact that it has already been clarified in All India Judges' Association case that the directions issued are mere aids and incidental to and supplemental of the main direction and intended as a transitional measure till a comprehensive national policy is evolved. It was, therefore, clarified in this case that the condition laid down by the Supreme Court regarding assessment of work, performance and conduct of Judicial Officers was a temporary measure and was not to be adopted as a permanent feature. The choice was thus left to the appointing authority. If the appointing authority had made necessary service rules extending the age of retirement, the above procedure was to be given up as the Officers would continue in service in accordance with the service rules made by the appointing authority in the respective States.