The scope and extent of judicial review in the appointment of judges to the High Courts in India comes under Article 217 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court has previously held that the appointment of a judge is an executive function of the President and that the consultative process outlined in Article 217 is designed to evaluate the fitness of the person being appointed, including their character, integrity, competence, and knowledge. The court has also noted that the eligibility for appointment, determined by applying the qualifications specified in Article 217(2), is within the scope of judicial review, but the question of suitability is excluded from it.