Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan & Ors vs L.V. Subramanyeswara & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the recruitment rules of an autonomous body governed by the Appointment, Promotion, Security etc. Rules, 1971, under the Societies Registration Act. The Court held that the method of recruitment must adhere to the prescribed rules, emphasizing the importance of merit and seniority in forming select panels for appointments. The judgment clarified that any deviation from the established procedures requires documented justification and approval from the appropriate authority, thereby reinforcing the principles of fairness and transparency in public employment.