Pratap Singh vs State Of Haryana & Ors

The petitioner challenged the selection and appointment of candidates to the post of District Food and Supplies Controller by the Haryana Public Service Commission. The Supreme Court examined whether the petitioner, who was not a candidate for the post, had the standing to file a public interest litigation (PIL) to challenge these appointments. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to dismiss the petitions, finding that the petitioner lacked locus standi and the litigation was motivated by political interests rather than a genuine public cause.