VIJAY KUMAR KAUL vs U.O.I. .

The Supreme Court ruled that the appellants, who were selected for the post of Lower Division Clerks (LDCs) but not appointed due to a ban, were entitled to the same benefits as similarly situated employees. The Court emphasized the principle of equality in public employment under Article 14 of the Constitution, holding that the appellants should be granted appointment with retrospective effect and entitled to back wages. The Court set aside the decision of the High Court that denied back wages, affirming the tribunal's order for equal treatment and consequential benefits.