#permanent appointment

The Allahabad High Court ruled that an irregular appointment cannot be nullified after 24 years of continuous service, as equity demands stability and administrative irregularities do not equate to illegality. This protects long-serving Class-IV employees from retrospective cancellation, reinforcing that procedural flaws cannot override decades of public service and reliance on state assurances.

Bombay High Court rules that OBC candidates appointed under MEPS Act Section 9(9)(a) are entitled to permanency after three years of continuous service, even if initial vacancies were reserved for SC/ST/NT categories. The judgment reinforces reservation policy compliance while ensuring service law protections for marginalized communities in public employment.