STATE OF U.P. vs NIDHI KHANNA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision directing the appointment of respondent No. 1 as Lecturer in Geography at C.M.P. Degree College, Allahabad, emphasizing that the authorities acted arbitrarily by not appointing her despite her selection and the existence of a vacancy. The Court noted that the appellants' claim of a new merit list invalidating the previous selection was unfounded, as respondent No. 1 had not been properly informed of her earlier appointment. The Court issued a Writ of Mandamus under Article 226, affirming the High Court's order for immediate appointment.