Once Candidates Are Absorbed On Regular Posts, Irregularity In Initial Appointments Is Deemed To Have Been Cured: Allahabad High Court
Allahabad High Court Introduction In a landmark decision that balances legal formalities with principles of fairness, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that once employees are absorbed on regular posts, any irregularities in their initial appointments stand cured . This verdict could impact countless government employees who face legal uncertainty due to procedural lapses in their early appointments. Let's explore the case in depth, understand the background, and see how the Court’s judgment is both legally sound and humane. Fact of the Case A group of government employees had initially been appointed through a process that wasn’t fully compliant with established rules—perhaps due to lack of formal advertisement or deviations from the selection procedure. Despite this, they were allowed to work for several years. Over time, the government formally absorbed them into regular posts , essentially validating their continued employment. Later, their right to hold these p...