#illegal appointment

Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that promotional appointments made in contravention of statutory service rules are void from inception, even if directed by a court order. The judgment mandates strict adherence to eligibility criteria, setting aside seniority lists and remanding cases for fresh consideration, reinforcing constitutional safeguards under Article 14.

Patna High Court rules that legal heirs of employees whose appointments were declared illegal ab initio cannot claim compassionate appointment, even if service benefits were paid during litigation. The judgment reinforces that the Uma Devi doctrine precludes relief where the original appointment violated constitutional norms, setting a strict precedent for employment claims based on irregular appointments.

Bombay HC rules that workers illegally appointed in public employment cannot claim reinstatement but are entitled to enhanced compensation for unblemished service. The court awarded Rs. 5 lakh each, balancing equitable relief with constitutional principles under Article 14, setting a precedent for similar industrial disputes.