NEETU vs STATE OF PUNJAB .

The Supreme Court held that Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is not maintainable in service matters, emphasizing the need for the court to scrutinize the credentials of the applicant and the seriousness of the allegations made. The Court found that the writ petition filed by Daljit Singh was motivated by personal animosity rather than genuine public interest, leading to the conclusion that the High Court's order setting aside the appellant's appointment as Audit Inspector was improper. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, reinstating the appellant's position.