The Patna High Court ruled that merely participating in a strike cannot automatically lead to termination of service unless the strike is illegal or the employee is guilty of misconduct. The Court held that termination without enquiry, notice or due process violates principles of natural justice and constitutional rights.
The Supreme Court ruled that candidates cannot be denied experience marks for working as outsourced personnel if their duties match those of a sanctioned post. The decision upheld a High Court ruling favoring a respondent’s experience claims, emphasizing equality and relevance in the selection process, irrespective of employment status.
The Supreme Court ruled that eligibility criteria for government recruitment cannot be changed mid-process or after it begins, reaffirming the K Manjusree v. State of Andhra Pradesh (2008) decision. This ensures adherence to constitutional principles of equality and non-discrimination in public employment while maintaining the integrity of the recruitment process.