KISHOR KUMAR vs PRADEEP SHUKLA .

The Supreme Court upheld the interpretation of Rule 15(2) of the U.P. Pharmacists Service Rules, 1980, affirming that appointments must be made based on the chronological order of diploma acquisition rather than merit. The Court emphasized that the State Government's interpretation, which prioritized earlier diploma holders for vacancies, was consistent with the Rules. Consequently, the Court dismissed the Special Leave Petitions challenging the High Court's decision, thereby affirming the appointment process as valid under the existing legal framework.