Supreme Court of India · 2009-03-03
MAN SINGH vs COMMNR., GARHWAL MANDAL, PAURI .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2003/17529
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MAN SINGH
- Respondent
- COMMNR., GARHWAL MANDAL, PAURI .
- Author
- S.B. Sinha
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the termination of the appellant's services as a Peon, stating that despite his long tenure, he had no indefeasible right to permanent employment. The Court emphasized adherence to Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution, affirming that rectification of selection mistakes is permissible and that the selection process must comply with constitutional equality principles. The Court cited the precedent in Secretary, State of Karnataka & Ors. v. Umadevi, reinforcing that public employment must adhere to established rules and equality norms.