SARDARA SINGH AND ORS. ETC. vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the legality of the selection process for Patwaris conducted by the District Committee, ruling that the committee was properly constituted despite the transfer of a member. The Court clarified that the absence of a written test did not render the selection illegal, as the rules allowed for either a written test or oral interviews. The Court also noted that the time spent per candidate during interviews was reasonable given their educational qualifications and background, thus dismissing the appeals of unsuccessful candidates.