JATINDER SINGH vs GURMEET SINGH SIDHU .

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision allowing Gurmeet Singh Sidhu to be considered for the post of Lecturer in Sociology, citing that he did not meet the qualifications mandated by the UGC and Punjabi University rules, specifically the requirement to clear the NET examination. The Court emphasized that the eligibility criteria were clearly outlined in the advertisement and that the amendments regarding qualifications were communicated prior to the selection process. Consequently, the Court held that the directions to hold an interview for Sidhu were unjustified and reinstated the appellant's selection as the rightful candidate for the position.