B. Ramakichenin @ Balagandhi vs Union Of India And Others

The Supreme Court held that the UPSC's short-listing method for the Deputy Director (Agriculture) position was valid, as it did not violate any statutory provisions. The Court emphasized that the essential qualifications did not explicitly require experience after obtaining the M.Sc. degree, thus the appellant's prior experience should have been considered. The Court overturned the Madras High Court's decision, reinstating the appellant's appointment as Deputy Director (Agriculture).