Abani Mahato vs Kanchan K. Sinha And Ors.

The Supreme Court held that the judgment of the High Court dated 7.8.1997, which was not challenged, had become final and thus the selection made should not be quashed. The Court set aside the decisions of both the Single Bench and the Division Bench of the High Court, directing the respondents to proceed with the panel constituted by the Selection Committee. It clarified that the appellant's salary would commence only from the date of joining duty as per the orders issued in his favor.