R.B. GIRIPUNJE vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that a candidate must possess a Diploma in Agriculture (two years’ course) to be eligible for the post of Gram Sevak, as per the Government Resolution dated 6.6.2001. The Court clarified that while a Degree in Agriculture provides preferential consideration, it does not substitute for the basic qualification of the Diploma. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the requirement set forth in the Government Resolution.