A.P. Public Service Commission vs Koneti Venkateswarulu & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission acted within its rights under the relevant recruitment rules when it cancelled the candidature of the First Respondent for suppressing material information regarding his employment, in violation of the declaration made in his application form. The Court emphasized that candidates must provide complete and truthful information, as mandated by the recruitment notification. The judgment of the High Court directing the Commission to accommodate the First Respondent was set aside, affirming the Commission's decision to cancel his candidature.