SANJAY KUMAR MANJUL vs THE CHAIRMAN, U.P.S.C. .

The Supreme Court held that experience in Epigraphy does not qualify as 'field experience in Archaeology' for the post of Superintending Archaeologist, as per the essential qualifications outlined by the Union Public Service Commission. The Court emphasized the distinct nature of the disciplines of Archaeology and Epigraphy, thereby upholding the decision of the Commission. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order favoring Dr. S. Rajavelu was set aside.