https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=299064 A writ petition styled as public interest litigation was held not maintainable where it targeted an individual service appointment and appeared driven by personal rivalry or oblique motive rather than genuine public injury. The Court reiterated that PIL requires bona fide credentials, a prima facie case of public harm, and a real public concern, and that service matters are generally outside PIL jurisdiction. The High Court therefore erred in entertaining the challenge on merits, invalidating the appointment, and directing a fresh selection process. The impugned judgment was set aside and the appellant's appointment was left undisturbed. en-us Tue, 10 May 2005 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:27:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=299064 A writ petition styled as public interest litigation was held not maintainable where it targeted an individual service appointment and appeared driven by personal rivalry or oblique motive rather than genuine public injury. The Court reiterated that PIL requires bona fide credentials, a prima facie case of public harm, and a real public concern, and that service matters are generally outside PIL jurisdiction. The High Court therefore erred in entertaining the challenge on merits, invalidating the appointment, and directing a fresh selection process. The impugned judgment was set aside and the appellant's appointment was left undisturbed. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 10 May 2005 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=299064