State Of Orissa & Anr vs Mamata Mohanty

The Supreme Court examined the legality of the appointment of a Lecturer in Niali College, which was challenged on the grounds of non-compliance with the eligibility criteria set forth in the Government of Orissa's Notification dated 6.10.1989. The Court held that the respondent's appointment was illegal due to her failure to meet the requisite academic qualifications, specifically securing only 40 percent marks in her Master's course, thus not qualifying for the U.G.C. pay scale. The appeal against the High Court's decision to grant her the pay scale was allowed, reinforcing the need for adherence to statutory requirements in educational appointments.