NIRMAL SINGH KAHLON vs STATE OF PUNJAB .

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of ad hoc appointments of Panchayat Secretaries under the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, emphasizing the need for adherence to the selection process mandated by prior court orders. The Court held that the selection process must be completed expeditiously and that any irregularities in the selection of candidates must be rectified. The appeals were allowed, directing the State to finalize the selection of Panchayat Secretaries in accordance with the law and previous judgments.