The State Of Maharashtra vs Kishor M. Gadhave Patil Working As Addl. ...

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the cancellation order dated 28.08.2015 issued by the State of Maharashtra under Rule 30(5) of the Maharashtra Law Officers (Appointments, Conditions of Service and Remuneration) Rules 1984. The Court noted that the respondents' terms had expired during the pendency of the appeal, rendering the issue of cancellation moot. The Court emphasized that the respondents could not be granted relief as their appointments had lapsed, thus affirming the principle that appointments must be made in accordance with the rules and procedures established by law.