INDIAN AIRLINES LTD. AND ORS. versus S. GOPALAKRISHNAN

Experience must be obtained after acquiring the prescribed qualification. Since the respondent did not possess the required experience post-qualification, he was not eligible for the appointment.

Parties: Appellant: Indian Airlines Ltd. and Ors.; Respondent: S. Gopalakrishnan
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 12 December 2000
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Appeal From Madras High Court
Outcome: Appeals allowed
Legal Topics: Appointment Qualifications, Experience Computation, Recruitment Criteria

Service Law Appointment Qualifications Experience Computation Recruitment Criteria

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Parties

Indian Airlines Ltd. and Ors.

Appellant

S. Gopalakrishnan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Madras High Court

Legal Issues

1 Whether experience required for appointment must be obtained after acquiring the necessary qualification
2 Whether respondent was qualified for appointment to Junior Operator post

Ratio Decidendi

Experience must be obtained after acquiring the prescribed qualification. Since the respondent did not possess the required experience post-qualification, he was not eligible for the appointment.

Court Disposition

Appeals allowed

Orders

Order of the High Court set aside
Writ petition filed by respondent dismissed