M.S. PATIL vs GULBARGA UNIVERSITY .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of wrongful appointment to a post reserved for 'Group B' candidates, highlighting the significance of adhering to reservation policies as mandated by law. The Court found that the appellant's appointment as Reader in Kannada at Gulbarga University was invalid due to the misrepresentation of the reservation status in the appointment notification. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the appellant's appointment, reinforcing the principle that adherence to statutory reservation norms is essential in public employment.