State Of West Bengal And Anr vs Alpana Roy And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Calcutta High Court regarding the regularization of a teacher's appointment, emphasizing that despite the appointment being in violation of statutory rules, the long-term service of the writ petitioner warranted consideration for approval. The Court noted that the Managing Committee's authority in appointments was disputed, and the absence of the writ petitioner's name in the approved list did not negate her claim for recognition. The Court held that the State cannot deny approval based on legal technicalities when the individual has served for an extended period, thereby reinforcing the principle of fair treatment in public service under Article 14 of the Constitution.