M.S. Patil vs Gulbarga University And Ors

The Supreme Court ruled that the appointment of the appellant as Reader in Kannada at Gulbarga University was illegal as it violated the reservation policy under applicable government orders. The Court emphasized that interim orders and judicial delays should not benefit wrongdoers, and that a typing error in the notification cannot justify an unlawful appointment. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the appointment, reinforcing the principle that adherence to reservation policies is crucial in public employment.