D.G., ALL INDIA RADIO vs PURANAM PURUSHOTHAM SASTRY

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that subjecting the petitioner, a 77-year-old experienced artist, to an audition test was illegal and arbitrary, directing the respondents to engage him for Classical Vocal Music (Carnatic) with 'A' grade remuneration without an audition. However, the Court modified the direction to allow the appellants to engage the respondent as an artist while ensuring appropriate remuneration, considering the respondent's current age of 87. The appeal was disposed of with these modifications.