Allahabad High Court Urges Supreme Court to End Micromanagement of State Judiciary

The Allahabad High Court has cautioned the Supreme Court against “micromanaging” the functioning of state judiciaries, warning that such interference threatens judicial independence.

The Court addressed concerns over administrative directions on postings and transfers, asserting that High Courts held exclusive constitutional authority under Articles 227 and 235 to manage their judicial officers and staff.

The Court urged the Supreme Court to maintain a hands-off approach, observing that excessive oversight risked disrupting internal administration and undermining the autonomy of subordinate courts.

The Court emphasised that judicial self-governance formed the cornerstone of institutional independence and was vital to preserving the federal character of India’s judicial system.

[Allahabad High Court v Union of India]