Pankaj Gupta & Ors., Etc.Appell vs State Of Jammu & Kashmir & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the lower courts that the appointments of Class IV employees in Jammu and Kashmir were illegal due to lack of proper advertisement and adherence to recruitment rules. The Court emphasized that appointments must follow established procedures and that no individual can claim continuation in service if appointed illegally. The judgment confirmed the removal of the appellants from service, reinforcing the principle that adherence to lawful recruitment processes is essential.