NAGENDRA CHANDRA ETC.ETC. vs STATE OF JHARKHAND .

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the dismissal of constables appointed in violation of Rule 663(d) of the Bihar Police Manual, which mandates proper advertisement of vacancies. Citing the precedent in Secretary, State of Karnataka & Ors. vs. Umadevi (2006) 4 SCC 1, the Court held that appointments made in violation of recruitment rules are null and void under Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution. The Court determined that the appellants' appointments were illegal, thus affirming their dismissal from service.