State Of Orissa & Ors vs Khirod Kumar Nayak

The Supreme Court upheld the Orissa High Court's decision regarding the appointment of a 'fourth peon' in an aided educational institution, asserting that the High Court correctly interpreted the Orissa Education Act, 1969 and the Recruitment Rules. The Court emphasized that the State's refusal to approve the appointment based on the absence of a 'fourth peon' in the prescribed yardstick was unjustified, as the High Court equated the 'fourth peon' with a 'Daftry', a promotional post. The appeal by the State of Orissa was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling.