U.P. Rajya Vidyut Parishad Apprentice ... vs State Of Uttar Pradesh And Ors

The Supreme Court reaffirmed the principles established in Transport Corporation v. U.P. Parivahan Nigam Shikshak Berozgar Sangh, [1995] 2 SCC 1, regarding the regular appointment of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It held that trained apprentices should be preferred over direct recruits, and age relaxations should apply as per service rules. The Court clarified that while the requirement for apprentices to take examinations was upheld, they are entitled to benefits outlined in the earlier judgment. The Special Leave Petition was dismissed.