Supreme Court of India · 2012-12-13
STATE OF U.P. vs ASHOK KUMAR NIGAM
- Citation / case number
- SC 2009/36145
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- STATE OF U.P.
- Respondent
- ASHOK KUMAR NIGAM
- Author
- SUDHANSU JYOTI MUKHOPADHAYA SWATANTER KUMAR
- Bench
- SUDHANSU JYOTI MUKHOPADHAYA SWATANTER KUMAR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed multiple civil appeals concerning the appointment of Government Advocates in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing the need for adherence to proper procedures in recruitment as mandated by relevant statutes. The Court held that interim orders affecting appointments must be carefully scrutinized to ensure compliance with legal standards, thereby reinforcing the principles of fair administrative action. The appeals were allowed, and the interim orders were set aside, ensuring that due process is followed in future appointments.