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In State of Assam v. Ranga Mahammad (1967), the Supreme Court construed the word 'posting' in Article…

Applying noscitur a sociis, the Court held that 'posting' "takes its colour from 'appointment' and 'promotion' and does not mean 'transfer'". Transfer of district judges is…

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In State of Assam v. Ranga Mahammad (1967), the Supreme Court construed the word 'posting' in Article 233 of the Constitution, which occurs alongside 'appointment' and 'promotion' of district judges. It held that 'posting':

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Applying noscitur a sociis, the Court held that 'posting' "takes its colour from 'appointment' and 'promotion' and does not mean 'transfer'". Transfer of district judges is a matter of control vested in the High Court under Article 235, so the State Government's transfer order failed.

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