SWAPNA MOHANTY vs THE STATE OF ODISHA STATE OF ORISSA AND ORS. SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA

The Supreme Court addressed the dispute over the appointment of the 1st post of Lecturer in English at Indira Gandhi (Junior) Mahavidyalaya, Nimapara, under Section 24-B of the Odisha Education Act, 1969. The Court held that the Appellant, having been reinstated and recognized as senior to Respondent No.4, was entitled to the position and grant-in-aid. The High Court's decision favoring Respondent No.4 was overturned, affirming the Appellant's rights as per the Tribunal's earlier ruling.