Zubair Shah Gulamgaus Shah and Anr. v. the State of Maharashtra Thr Prin. Secretary, School Education and Sports Dept. and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court held that selection creates a right to be considered for appointment, not a guaranteed appointment. The court emphasized an employer's right to verify antecedents but directed that candidates with no adverse reports be considered for appointment in order of merit.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of with liberty to those with clean character verification to avail remedy against non-appointment if not considered in order of merit.