JAI NARAIN RAY vs STATE OF U.P. .

The Supreme Court ruled that the rejection of the appellant's claim for appointment as Accounts Officer in the U.P. Finance and Accounts Service was illegal and unconstitutional. The Court emphasized that the appellant, being a reserved candidate from the Scheduled Castes, was entitled to be considered for the four reserved posts, especially since the last selected candidate had already been appointed. The Court held that the failure to recommend the appellant for appointment, despite the vacancies, violated his rights under Article 16 of the Constitution, leading to the direction for his appointment.