Ram Avtar Patwari And Ors vs State Of Haryana And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the selection process for Patwari candidates conducted by the Subordinate Services Selection Board, emphasizing that the selection beyond the advertised posts was unlawful. The Court cited the precedent set in Satpal Singh v. State of Haryana, which established that undue weightage in selection criteria could lead to manipulation and unfair advantage. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision to quash the selection process, reinforcing the need for adherence to advertised criteria and fair selection practices.