State Of Bihar & Ors vs Sanjay Kumar

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the Bihar District Council, Secondary & Higher Secondary Teacher (Employment & Service Conditions) Manual 2006, particularly Rule 4(k)(vii)(a) as amended in 2008, which set qualifications for Librarian appointments. The Court held that the Patna High Court's directive to redo the selection process was justified, as the respondents possessed degrees deemed invalid by the State, thus impacting their eligibility. The Court emphasized adherence to statutory qualifications under Article 243G and Section 73 of the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 2006, affirming the High Court's order to ensure a fair selection process.