BAIDYANATH YADAV vs ADITYA NARAYAN ROY

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the appointment of the Appellant to the Indian Administrative Service, emphasizing that the selection process must adhere to the principles of merit and transparency. The Court noted that the Central Administrative Tribunal had correctly dismissed the Respondent No. 1's application, as there was no evidence of gross injustice or illegality in the selection process. The Court reaffirmed the importance of following established procedures in public service appointments, thereby maintaining the integrity of the selection process.