RANJAN KUMAR vs STATE OF BIHAR .

The Supreme Court held that the selection process for the post of Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) was flawed as it relied solely on interviews without a written test, contrary to established practice. The Court emphasized that the principles of natural justice were violated since many appointees were not made parties in the High Court proceedings, leading to the quashing of their appointments. The Court reiterated that no adverse order can be passed against individuals not party to the litigation, thereby upholding the importance of due process in administrative appointments.