State Of J & K And Ors vs Sanjeev Kumar And Ors

The Supreme Court held that the appointments of Dr. Muzaffar Jan, Dr. Ghulam Rasool Wani, and Dr. Ghanshyam Saini were illegal as they were made beyond the notified vacancies according to the Jammu and Kashmir Medical Education Gazetted Service Recruitment Rules, 1979, specifically Rule 57. The Court emphasized that the writ petitioners had locus standi to challenge the selection process since they could have been eligible had the posts been properly notified. The judgment of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court was upheld, affirming the illegality of the appointments.