Surendra Kumar & Ors vs Greater Noida Ind. Development ...

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the appointments of the appellants as Assistant Managers were illegal under Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India, citing the precedent set in Secretary, State of Karnataka & Ors. Vs. Uma Devi (3) (2006) 4 SCC 1. The Court emphasized that the initial appointments were not made against sanctioned posts and directed an inquiry into the legality of the appointments. The Court affirmed the High Court's directive for compliance with constitutional provisions regarding appointments in public service.