KAVI RAJ vs STATE OF J&K .

The Supreme Court ruled that the appointment and posting of Assistant Surgeons in Jammu & Kashmir must adhere to the Government Order dated 17.7.1997, which specifies the order of postings for doctors. The Court emphasized that the appellants, having been duly selected and appointed, were entitled to their postings as per the established guidelines. The Court upheld the validity of the appointments and directed the authorities to comply with the posting orders, thereby ensuring the appellants' rights were protected under the relevant administrative framework.