Manoj Manu & Anr vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the Central Administrative Tribunal's dismissal of the appellants' Original Application under Section 19 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, challenging their non-appointment as Section Officers despite securing equal marks as another candidate. The Court held that the Tribunal erred in not considering the availability of vacancies and the implications of Clause 4(c) of the Office Memorandum dated 14th July 1967, which mandates that vacancies reported before results should not be withdrawn post-declaration. The Court emphasized the need for fair consideration in appointment processes under Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India.