State Of U.P.& Anr vs Santosh Kumar Mishra & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of discriminatory treatment in the appointment of Pharmacists under the U.P. Pharmacists Service Rules, 1980, specifically Rule 15(2). The Court held that the State Government's inconsistent application of the rules, which favored earlier diploma holders over those with superior merit, violated the principles of equality and fair treatment. Consequently, the Court quashed the advertisement dated 12th November, 2007, and directed that appointments be made in accordance with the established principles, ensuring that all eligible candidates are considered fairly.