Honble LAKSHMANAN, CJ.–The unsuccessful petitioner in the writ petition is the appellant in this appeal. The case was argued before the learned Single Judge as well as before us by the petitioner-appellant in person. An interesting prayer was made in the writ petition in the nature of mandamus. The prayer in the writ petition reads as follows:

i) Respondents be directed to advertise the post of Chief Justice of India, Judges of Supreme Court, Chief Justice of High Courts and Judges of High Court and petitioner be provided an opportunity to apply under such advertisement and compete before any appointment is made and selection be made after considering all candidates who are eligibles and applies for such appointment.

ii) It be declared right to opportunity to apply for the post of and appointment of Chief Justice of India, Judge of Supreme Court, Chief Justice of State and High Court is an un- amendable fundamental right in these appointments and every eligible has right to apply and compete for such appointments irrespective of caste, creed or sex.

iii) Any other relief this Honble Court deem fit be awarded to the petitioner.

(2). The President of India, Chief Justice of India, Govern

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