In Brief
The Supreme Court allowed three consolidated civil appeals against a High Court judgment that had partially allowed a writ petition challenging the recruitment rules for Assistant Motor Vehicles Inspector posts. The petitioner, who did not participate in the recruitment, sought to challenge the advertisements and selection list only after results were declared. The Court held that the petitioner lacked standing to challenge the advertisements and that the High Court committed error in modifying the select list without impleading the 832 selected candidates as necessary parties. The Court emphasized that selected candidates acquire a right to consideration for appointment and cannot be jeopardized without being heard. The writ petition was dismissed as impermissible.
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