MOHD.AYUB vs STATE OF U.P.TR.PRINCL.SEC..

The Supreme Court held that the failure to consider the appellant's application for the post of Armourer due to the late submission of a medical certificate violated the principles of equity as outlined in Section 10 of the General Clauses Act. The Court emphasized that the learned Single Judge and the Appellate Bench of the High Court erred in dismissing the writ petition without considering the relevant statutory provisions. Consequently, the Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed that the appellant's application be considered for the post.