U O I vs HARISH BALKRISHNA MAHAJAN

The Supreme Court held that the appointment of the respondent as a Medical Officer under the Central Government Health Scheme violated Article 320 of the Constitution of India, which mandates recruitment through the Union Public Service Commission. The Court emphasized that the regularization of services must adhere to statutory rules and cannot bypass established recruitment procedures. Consequently, the Tribunal's order for regularization was set aside, allowing the respondent to apply for selection while considering age relaxation for his temporary service period.