ASHWANI K. SINGH vs U.P.PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

The Supreme Court held that the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission's failure to fill vacancies from the waiting list after selected candidates did not join was contrary to established legal principles, specifically referencing the precedent set in Jai Narain Ram v. State of U.P. [1996] I SCC 332. The Court emphasized that the merit list was valid for one year and that the appellants were entitled to be considered for appointment based on their placement in the merit list. The Court overturned the High Court's decision, directing the State to fill the vacancies from the waiting list.