Sanjay Kumar Mishra & Ors. vs. District Judge, Ambedkar Nagar (U.P.) C.A. @ SLP(C) No.14980 of 2024

Can employees appointed beyond advertised vacancies be terminated years later, even if the rules allowed a waiting list? The Supreme Court held that termination after 8 years was unjustified, restoring jobs for Class IV staff after a 17-year gap. The judgment balances contractual fairness and administrative discretion, ensuring relief in peculiar facts but not setting a precedent.Key Takeaways:✅ Termination must comply with recruitment rules.✅ Waiting list appointments permissible if vacancy increases are anticipated.✅ Relief granted due to unique circumstances.Statutes:✅ U.P. Subordinate Civil Courts Ministerial Establishment Rules, 1947✅ Rule 12 (Waiting List)✅ Constitution of India, Article 226 #EmploymentLaw #SupremeCourt