In Brief
N.C. Santhosh and others were appointed to government service on compassionate grounds following a deceased relative's government employment. The appointments were later cancelled when it was discovered the appointees were ineligible under amended rules at the time of consideration. The appellants argued they should be assessed under the original rules in force on their relative's death. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals, holding that eligibility criteria in force at the date of application consideration—not the date of death—apply. Appointees acquire no vested right to appointment and the government can lawfully recall illegal appointments made in breach of applicable rules.",
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