Zonal Manager, Bank Of India, Zonal ... vs Aarya K. Babu

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Kerala High Court which ruled that a degree in 'Forestry' is a valid qualification for the post of Agricultural Field Officer, despite the notification specifying 'Agro-Forestry'. The Court noted that there is no 4-year degree in 'Agro-Forestry' available in India and that the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare recognized 'Forestry' as encompassing 'Agro-Forestry'. The Court affirmed the High Court's order to reinstate the private respondents' appointments, thereby rejecting the banks' termination orders.