Bimla Devi vs State Of H.P. & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission's decision to appoint the fourth respondent was valid, as her National Trade Certificate in Cutting & Tailoring was deemed equivalent to the required National Trade Certificate in Dress Making. The Court emphasized that the qualifications were assessed by the Sub-ordinate Services Selection Board, which found no mala fides or irregularities in the selection process. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition was rejected, affirming the Tribunal's decision based on the precedent set in Durga Devi & Anr. vs. State of H.P.