#Public Sector Recruitment

The Supreme Court ruled that candidates cannot claim appointment merely due to non-disclosure of exam records by authorities. Proof of passing the examination is mandatory, and compensation may be awarded for procedural lapses, but not automatic appointment. This reinforces the burden of proof on candidates in public sector recruitment disputes.

The Bombay High Court has ruled that Section 22(1) of the Apprentices Act, 1961 does not create an automatic right to absorption into regular service, even if vacancies exist. Employers are under no legal obligation to hire apprentices as permanent staff unless the apprenticeship agreement explicitly guarantees employment, significantly limiting claims by trainees in public sector undertakings.