State Of Punjab vs Raghbir Chand Sharma & Anr

The Supreme Court held that mere empanelment in a select list does not confer a right to appointment under the State, as established in previous rulings. The Court emphasized that the State has discretion in appointing candidates from the panel, and if a candidate declines, it does not obligate the State to appoint the next candidate. The Court overturned the High Court's decision directing the appointment of the first respondent as Assistant Advocate General, Punjab, thereby ruling in favor of the State of Punjab.