JAGJIT SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court held that the resultant vacancy caused by the resignation of a Scheduled Castes candidate should have been filled by the appellant, who was third in the merit list of Scheduled Castes candidates. The Court emphasized that the statutory rules on reservation do not impede the appointment of the appellant, as it does not increase the reserved posts. The Court found that the Government's circular intended for such vacancies to be filled on an ad hoc basis from Scheduled Castes candidates, thus allowing the appellant's claim for appointment.