UNION OF INDIA vs G. RAMESH

The Supreme Court held that once a selection process is completed and a candidate is appointed, the Select List is exhausted, and the dismissal of that candidate does not revive the Select List. The Court emphasized that the respondent, being second in merit, does not have a vested right to appointment following the dismissal of the selected candidate who was found to have obtained his position through fraudulent means. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision, stating that the Tribunal and High Court correctly concluded that the respondent was not entitled to be appointed as a postman.