inter alia, implies that the controlling authority must be in a position to dominate the affairs of its subordinate19. In State of West Bengal v. Nripendra Nath Bagchi20, a Constitution Bench of this Court had occasion to explore the true import of the expression ‘control’ as used in Article 235 of the Constitution of India. After considering the submissions, it was held that the word ‘control’ must include disciplinary jurisdiction. In Madan Mohan Choudhary v. State of Bihar & Ors.21 it was reiterated that the expression ‘control,’ as used in 19 See also Prasar Bharti & Ors. v. Amarjeet Singh & Ors., (2007) 9 SCC 539, paragraph 20 20 AIR 1996 SC 447 21 (1999) 3 SCC 396, paragraphs 25 and 26 Civil Appeal @ SLP (C) No.4106/2021 Page 32 of 38Article 235 of the Constitution, includes disciplinary control. It was also observed that transfers, promotions, and confirmations including transfer of District Judges or the recall of District Judges posted on ex-cadre post or on deputation or on