Meena Verma vs The State Of Himachal Pradesh

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the appointment of a part-time female member in the Himachal Pradesh Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, which was challenged under Article 226 of the Constitution. The Court held that the appointing authority has discretion in selecting candidates from a panel recommended by the Selection Committee, and that mere placement in the panel does not confer an absolute right to appointment. The Court overturned the High Court's decision that quashed the appointment, affirming the legality of the appellant's selection based on public experience and qualifications.