Devabakthini Kathyayini v. The State of Telangana
Case brief
What is this about?
Candidates included in the 1:2 certificate verification list for residential educational institution recruitment challenged non-filling of about 1800 fallout vacancies created when selectees took one of multiple posts. The Court held the merit list must be operated downwards for such vacancies and directed recruitment accordingly.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to consider petitioners by operating the Merit List downwards and fill all fallout vacancies of Notifications 1-5 and 9 of 2023 within six months.