S.Chandramohan Nair vs George Joseph & Ors

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the appointment of S. Chandramohan Nair as a member of the Kerala State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission under Section 16(1)(b) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The Court held that the Selection Committee's recommendation process was flawed as it did not adhere to the statutory requirements for assessing candidates' qualifications and experience. Consequently, the Court upheld the Kerala High Court's order quashing Nair's appointment, emphasizing the need for transparency and adherence to the prescribed criteria in public appointments.