STATE OF PUNJAB . vs HARCHARAN SINGH . — C.A. No. 3521/2006

Summary of C.A. No. 003521/2006 The Supreme Court allowed the State of Punjab's appeal, setting aside the High Court's November 2005 order directing immediate issuance of appointment letters for Lascar positions. The Court found the High Court erred in mandating appointments despite Punjab's May 2002 recruitment ban issued due to financial constraints. However, the Court directed that respondents—duly selected by the Subordinate Services Selection Board—be prioritized for accommodation when the government relaxes the ban or revives the posts, before any fresh recruitment. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.