SECY., U.P. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION vs UDAY KUMAR UPADHYAYA .

The Supreme Court held that recommended candidates for government posts do not possess an indefeasible right to appointment, as established in various precedents. The Court found that the allegations made by the respondents regarding illegal appointments were vague and lacked specificity, as they did not identify the individuals allegedly appointed without merit. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's order that directed the appointment of certain respondents, ruling that it was not in accordance with law.