Bhupinderpal Singh & Ors vs State Of Punjab & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of applications for teacher appointments in Punjab, emphasizing that candidates who acquired the necessary educational qualifications by the final application date of 30.10.1996 were eligible, despite not meeting the criteria by the initial deadline of 15.2.1996. The Court held that the selection process was valid as the candidates were scrutinized and found eligible, thus upholding their appointments. The decision reinforced the principle that eligibility can be determined at the time of interview, aligning with the corrigendum issued on 7.10.1996.