J.Ashoka vs Univ.Of Agr.Sc.& Ors

The Supreme Court held that the appointment process for the post of Assistant Professor in Sericulture at the University of Agricultural Sciences must adhere to the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per the principles of fair play and merit. The Court emphasized that the Board of Regents' decision to appoint Dr. Fathima Sadathulla, despite her lower rank in the Select List, was arbitrary and violated the principles of transparency in public employment. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's writ petition and directed the University to reconsider the appointment based on merit as per the Select List.