UNIVERSITY OF COCHIN, REP. BY ITSREGISTRAR, UNIVERSITY OF C vs N.S. KANJOONJAMMA & ORS.UNIVERSITY OF COCHIN & ORS.

The Supreme Court examined the legality of the appointments of Respondents 3 and 4 as Deputy Registrar and Assistant Registrar at Cochin University, which were challenged by a competing candidate under the Kerala State and Subordinate Services Rules. The Court held that Rule 17-a allows for special recruitment for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and that the appointments were made in accordance with the law. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision, thereby upholding the appointments and clarifying the application of the recruitment rules regarding reserved categories.