Kandarpa Sarma vs Rajeswar Das & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the Gauhati High Court's decision which set aside the Single Judge's order favoring the appellant's appointment as Gaonburah. The Court held that the Division Bench erred in interpreting 'family' in the Executive Instructions to include 'nephew', thereby affecting the selection process. The Court reinstated the appellant's appointment, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the selection committee's findings and the principle of non-interference in administrative decisions unless there is a clear error in judgment.