STATE OF H.P. vs SURESH KUMAR VERMA

The Supreme Court held that appointments made on a daily wage basis do not constitute valid appointments under recruitment rules, as established by the principles of service law. The Court emphasized that the State must adhere to its recruitment rules for filling vacancies and cannot allow back-door entries that undermine service efficiency. The High Court's order to re-engage the respondents was set aside, with directions for the State to consider age relaxation for regular appointments if the respondents apply, given their prior service on daily wages.