RAJ RISHI MEHRA vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court addressed the entitlement of petitioners, who were included in the select list for Punjab Civil Service (Judicial Branch), to be appointed against vacancies arising from resignations and unfilled reserved category posts. The Court held that the petitioners, belonging to the general category, were entitled to appointment as the posts had been de-reserved by the Punjab Government. The Court directed the High Court to enter the names of the petitioners in the appointment register, emphasizing the need for adherence to the de-reservation order under Article 32 of the Constitution.