The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by some district judges of Tamil Nadu challenging Madras High Court collegium’s decision to recommend certain district judges for appointment in the high court by overlooking the petitioners’ claim in terms of overall seniority.

Appointment to the high courts are made either by way of direct recruitment of advocates who have a minimum 10 years practice or those who have been district judge for about 10 years.

The petitioners had taken the stand that in terms of overall seniority they were senior to the six other respondent judges as their earlier legal practice should also be taken into consideration.