K.RADHIKA vs T.RAJYA LAXMI .

The Supreme Court held that the qualifications prescribed in the notification for the recruitment of Personal Assistants in the A.P. Judicial Ministerial Service are mandatory, as indicated by the use of 'must have'. The Court found that the High Court erred in allowing the writ petition challenging the selection of the appellant, who was selected despite having a lower grade in shorthand, while candidates with higher grade qualifications were available. The Court reinstated the selection of the appellant, emphasizing adherence to the qualification criteria outlined in the notification.