State Of West Bengal & Ors vs Kaberi Khastagir & Ors

The Supreme Court ruled that the State of West Bengal was obligated to fill 75% of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) posts from female Supervisors under the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) as mandated by the Scheme's provisions. The Court emphasized that the appointment process must adhere to the established rules, which prioritize female candidates to promote the welfare of women and children. The Court held that the promotion of male candidates contrary to the Scheme's stipulations was unlawful, thereby directing the State to rectify the appointment process.