STATE OF M.P. vs SHYAMA PARDHI

The Supreme Court held that the appointment of Auxilliary Nurse-cum-Midwife (ANM) is governed by the Class-III Services Recruitment Rules, 1989, which require a 10+2 qualification with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The Court found that the respondents did not possess the requisite qualifications, rendering their initial selection and subsequent appointments illegal. Consequently, the Tribunal's order directing reinstatement was set aside, affirming that the principles of natural justice were not violated in this case.