Y. SRINIVASA RAO vs J. VEERAIAH BABU .

The Supreme Court held that the preference given to less educated individuals over more educated applicants for the appointment of dealers in fair price shops violates Article 14 of the Constitution of India, as it promotes inefficiency and discrimination. The Court found that the lack of guidelines for the interview process led to arbitrary decision-making, which is unconstitutional. The appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's decision and emphasizing that qualifications should not be a basis for exclusion from such appointments.