STATE OF BIHAR vs KAUSHAL KISHORE SINGH & ORS.

The Supreme Court held 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 failure to call for options from candidates. The Court found that the Government could not substantiate claims of merit-based selection, leading to the conclusion that the appointments made were arbitrary and not in accordance with established procedures. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision that the selection process was invalid.