DR. P.N. DUBEY & ORS. vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

The Supreme Court upheld the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision regarding the recruitment of Assistant Directors in the Veterinary Services, affirming that the recruitment must adhere to the unamended Madhya Pradesh Services (Gazetted) Recruitment Rules, 1966, which stipulate a 1:1 ratio for direct recruitment and promotion. The Court found that despite the government's intention to amend the rules for 100% promotion from the feeder cadre, the rules had not been officially changed at the time of the recruitment notification. Consequently, the Court dismissed the appeal, confirming the validity of the recruitment process as per the existing rules.