Charulata Behera vs Pravati Parida & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the Orissa High Court's Division Bench erred in setting aside the appointment of the appellant as Anganwadi Worker based solely on technicalities and prior orders without considering the factual eligibility of the candidates. The Court emphasized that the appellant had secured the highest marks and was deemed the most eligible candidate according to the Selection Committee's findings. The Court reinstated the appellant's appointment, affirming that the Division Bench's reliance on earlier orders was misplaced and did not reflect the actual merit of the selection process.