STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS. vs MAHABIR PRASAD SHARMA AND ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the appointment of candidates from a waiting list for the post of Chief Inspectors, clarifying that while the waiting list lapsed after one year, candidates could still be considered for ad hoc appointments if the State chose to fill vacancies. The Court emphasized that the waiting list does not confer any right to appointment but allows for consideration in case of temporary recruitment. The ruling reinforces the principle that administrative discretion remains with the State in filling posts as per the established quotas under relevant service rules.