State Of Rajasthan & Ors vs Jagdish Chopra

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the merit list for teacher appointments under the Rajasthan Education Subordinate Services Rules, 1971, specifically Rule 9(3). The Court held that the merit list remains valid until the end of the recruitment year, and thus the respondent had a legal right to be considered for appointment despite the expiration of the panel. The Court upheld the Division Bench's decision to quash the earlier dismissal of the writ petition and directed the State to appoint the respondent as a Teacher (Physical Education) within one month.