MANOJ MANU vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellants' Original Application under Section 19 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, challenging their non-appointment to the Section Officer's Grade in the Central Secretariat Service. The Court found that the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) acted within its discretion in recommending candidates based on merit, including the assessment of Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) for candidates with equal marks, thus not violating Article 14 and 16 of the Constitution. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the appellants were not entitled to the appointment despite their claims of arbitrary discrimination.