State Of Tripura & Ors vs Nikhil Ranjan Chakraborty & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Guwahati High Court, confirming that the selection for Tripura Civil Service Gr. II must be conducted under the pre-amended Rules, as the 28th Amendment could not be applied retroactively. The Court emphasized that the constitution of the Selection Committee and the call for eligible officers were based on the rules prior to the amendment, thereby establishing that amendments cannot affect ongoing selection processes. The ruling reinforces the principle that legal provisions in force at the time of a selection process govern that process, ensuring fairness and adherence to established rules.