Binod Kumar Gupta & Ors vs Ram Ashray Mahoto & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the appellants' appointments as Class IV Civil Court employees were invalid due to non-compliance with the Civil Court Rules, specifically Rules 73 and 77, which govern the appointment process. The Court emphasized that the appointments must adhere to the prescribed procedures, including maintaining a register of candidates and filling vacancies from that register. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the appellants' appointments, affirming the importance of following established norms in public employment under Article 14 of the Constitution.