Inder Jit Gupta & Ors vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the qualifications for the post of Assistant Zoologist under the Zoological Survey of India (Central Service Class I and Class II posts) Recruitment Rules, 1963. The Court held that the essential qualification of a Master's degree in Zoology must be adhered to, and any promotion or appointment must comply with the stipulated norms in the Recruitment Rules. The Court ruled in favor of the appellants, affirming their claims regarding the qualifications required for their positions.