M.A. Murthy vs State Of Karnataka And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the selection process for the post of Manager (Finance and Accounts) by the Karnataka State Financial Corporation, specifically regarding the eligibility of respondent No.4 who was not qualified at the time of application but became eligible by the time of the interview. The Court referenced Section 16 of the Karnataka State Financial Corporation Act and the principles established in Ashok Kumar Sharma's case, ultimately holding that the selection of respondent No.4 was valid as he had acquired the necessary qualifications by the time of the interview. The Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's decision to maintain the selection in public interest.