A K BHUYAN vs STATE OF ORISSA

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of appointments made under the Orissa Police Manual, 1940, and the subsequent recruitment rules established under Article 309 of the Constitution of India. The Court held that the appointments made by the DGP without following the statutory rules were invalid, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to the prescribed recruitment process. Consequently, the Court upheld the Tribunal's order for reappointment of the discharged candidates, reinforcing the principle that appointments must comply with established legal frameworks.