BINOD KUMAR GUPTA vs RAM ASHRAY MAHOTO .

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of appointments of Class IV Civil Court employees in Sitamarhi, which were challenged under Article 226 of the Constitution. The Court held that the appellants' appointments violated the Civil Court Rules, specifically Rules 73 and 77, which govern the appointment process and require adherence to established norms. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the appellants' appointments, affirming that the procedure followed was not in compliance with the legal requirements.