HARYANA STATE COOP. LAND DEV. BANK vs NEELAM

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of back-door appointments in the context of service law, emphasizing that an appointment made without proper advertisement or notification is invalid. The Court upheld the Labour Court's finding that the respondent's claim was belated and barred by res judicata due to her prior withdrawal of a writ petition. The Court ultimately ruled that the High Court's order for reinstatement was erroneous, as the respondent did not follow proper procedures for her appointment and did not apply for the advertised posts in 1996.