STATE OF WEST BENGAL vs MANAS KUMAR CHAKRABARTI .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the appointment of Dinesh Chandra Vajpai as Director General and Inspector General of Police, stating that the appointment violated the principles of seniority and merit as outlined in the relevant service rules. The Court emphasized that the selection process must adhere to established criteria and that the authority must act within the bounds of law. The judgment reinforced the importance of following proper procedures in public service appointments, ensuring that merit and seniority are respected.