State Of Punjab And Ors. vs Sarav Preet And Ors.

The Supreme Court held that the qualifications for the post of lecturer in Geography, as per the Punjab educational service rules, require a Master's degree in the relevant subject and a good academic record, which includes passing the UGC comprehensive test. The Court found that the respondent did not possess the necessary qualifications, as she failed to disclose her previous attempt at the Punjab University examination and only had qualifications in a related subject. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's decision and dismissed the writ petition, allowing the appeal.