G. JAYALAL versus UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

G. JAYALAL versus UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

The panel's original recommendation did not specifically state the order of preference or merit. The subsequent recommendation, conducted by majority of original and validly substituted members, was proper and did not exhibit legal malice or government interference. There is no flaw in the process, and the appellant's challenge lacks substance.

Parties
Appellant: G. Jayalal; Respondents: Union of India and Others
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
29 May 2013
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal From High Court Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Selection Process, Preference in Selection, Legal Malice
Service Law Selection Process Preference in Selection Legal Malice

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Parties

G. Jayalal

Appellant

Union of India and Others

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment on Appeal From High Court Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the panel recommendation was in order of preference for appointment to Director General, All India Radio.
  2. 2 Whether the subsequent recommendation process by substituted members was legally valid.
  3. 3 Whether alleged legal malice or government interference vitiated the selection process.

Ratio Decidendi

The panel's original recommendation did not specifically state the order of preference or merit. The subsequent recommendation, conducted by majority of original and validly substituted members, was proper and did not exhibit legal malice or government interference. There is no flaw in the process, and the appellant's challenge lacks substance.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed