The Supreme Court held that public employment must be filled strictly according to prescribed qualifications, observing that allowing overqualified candidates to occupy posts meant for lower-qualified applicants unfairly deprives genuinely eligible and deserving candidates of employment opportunities intended for them under recruitment rules.
The Supreme Court directed the newly constituted selection committee for the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission to immediately commence appointments for vacant chairperson and member posts, ordering identification of suitable candidates and completion of the recruitment process within two months to ensure proper functioning of the regulatory authority.
Today, On 3rd April, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she “can’t accept the Supreme Court’s judgment” on the teacher recruitment case but promised to follow it. The court canceled thousands of job appointments and ordered a fresh hiring process. Banerjee disagreed with the decision but assured that a new recruitment drive will take place. Her statement comes after a big legal setback for her government in this matter.
Today, On 4th March, The Supreme Court issued a stay on the recruitment of judges in Gujarat. The Court questioned why the hiring process was rushed while a case about eligibility is still being reviewed by a three-judge Bench. This decision means the recruitment will remain paused until the matter is resolved. The ruling could impact the selection process for judges in the state.
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.
