STATE OF BIHAR vs KUMAR PROMOD NARAIN SINGH & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the Patna High Court's ruling that the selection process for Class III posts in Bihar violated Article 14 of the Constitution due to the absence of a merit list and arbitrary selection criteria. The Court emphasized that the Service Commission must prepare a merit list based on candidates' qualifications and recommend appointments accordingly. The lack of transparency and adherence to established procedures rendered the appointments invalid in law.