E. RAMAKRISHNAN vs STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition filed by the petitioners, who sought regularization of their services as Field Workers in the Filaria Department after 14 years of service. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing that appointments must adhere to the statutory recruitment norms under Article 320 of the Constitution and that the Government cannot regularize services contrary to these rules. The Court also noted that any age relaxation for the petitioners would be at the discretion of the Government, and they must compete for selection through the Public Service Commission (PSC).