P. MOHANAN PILLAI vs STATE OF KERALA .

The Supreme Court ruled that the selection process for the posts of Watchman/Messenger/Attender in Oil Palm India Limited, a government company, did not violate any statutory rules despite allegations of favoritism and irregularities in the appointment of candidates. The Court emphasized that selection is a matter of policy and upheld the High Court's decision that the burden of proof lies on the party alleging vitiating factors. The Court dismissed the appellant's writ petition, affirming the validity of the selection process as it adhered to the established norms and procedures.