Prasad Kurien & Ors vs K.J.Augustin & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of direct recruitment for the post of Excise Inspectors under the Kerala State and Subordinate Services Rules, 1958, and the Kerala Excise and Prohibition Subordinate Service Rules, 1974. The Court held that the recruitment process must adhere to the prescribed ratio of direct recruits to promotees as outlined in the Special Rules, emphasizing that any deviation adversely affects the promotion rights of existing employees. The Court ultimately directed the State of Kerala to comply with the established recruitment ratios, thereby upholding the principles of fair employment practices under the Kerala Public Services Act, 1968.