K. JAYAMOHAN vs STATE OF KERALA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming that a candidate placed on a waiting list does not have an absolute right to appointment, as established under Articles 14 and 16(1) of the Constitution of India. The Court clarified that while the government has the discretion to appoint from the waiting list, it must provide reasonable explanations for non-appointments. The appeal was dismissed as no error was found in the High Court's judgment regarding the qualifications required under the Kerala Collegiate Education Service Special Rules, 1994.