UNION OF INDIA vs SHANTIRANJAN SARKAR

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the Calcutta High Court's decision allowing a writ petition for the appointment of a Scheduled Caste candidate to the post of Postman/Mail Guard. The Court held that the respondent's failure to qualify in the examinations, despite obtaining over 30% marks, did not confer a legal right to employment, as he applied under the 'OC' category requiring 45% marks. The Court ultimately set aside the High Court's order, emphasizing the necessity of meeting qualifying criteria as per the recruitment rules.