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april 2018

Supreme Court of India · 2018-04-04

Avinash C vs The State Of Karnataka Chief Secretary

Citation / case number
AIR 2018 SUPREME COURT 2454
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Avinash C
Respondent
The State Of Karnataka Chief Secretary
Bench
Rohinton Fali Nariman, Adarsh Kumar Goel

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal's order directing the appointment of selected candidates from the KPSC examination, citing concerns over malpractices and irregularities in the selection process. The Court emphasized that the appointment of ineligible or inefficient candidates undermines the rule of law and the integrity of public service. The Court affirmed the High Court's findings and sustained the government's decision to annul the selection process, thereby reinforcing the importance of transparency and merit in public appointments.

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