The Supreme Court observed that higher qualifications alone shouldn’t always be a deciding factor in job selection. A bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan noted that limited job opportunities may compel even postgraduates to apply for lower posts like that of a peon. However, appointing them could unfairly impact less-educated candidates. The court emphasized the need to balance qualifications with fairness in recruitment.
NEW DELHI: On February 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of India declared the 2010 recruitment process conducted by the Jharkhand government for Class-IV employees to be “illegal” and “unconstitutional”. The Court quashed the entire recruitment process, ordering the state government to issue new advertisements for these positions within six months.
The Supreme Court ruled that eligibility criteria for government recruitment cannot be changed mid-process or after it begins, reaffirming the K Manjusree v. State of Andhra Pradesh (2008) decision. This ensures adherence to constitutional principles of equality and non-discrimination in public employment while maintaining the integrity of the recruitment process.
The Supreme Court today declined to stay the Patna High Court’s ruling that annulled the increase in reservation for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, and Scheduled Castes and Tribes (SC/STs) in Bihar from 50% to 65% in public employment and educational institutions. The final hearing is scheduled for September, with no interim relief granted.
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The Supreme Court of India has declared unconstitutional Haryana government’s 5-marks reservation in employment exams, affecting 23,000 appointments across Group C and D positions. The policy, aimed at economically disadvantaged candidates, was struck down due to lack of justification, putting existing appointments at risk and requiring affected candidates to retake exams.
The Calcutta High Court has instructed the West Bengal government to implement a one percent reservation for transgender persons in all public employment within the state. This comes in response to a petition by a transgender individual who passed the Teachers’ Eligibility Test but was not called for counseling or an interview. The directive aligns with the Supreme Court’s recognition of transgender rights and the need for equal opportunities.
Today (16th May): The Supreme Court ruled that Air India Limited ceased to be a state entity under Article 12 of the Constitution after its disinvestment and transfer to the Tata Group. The court dismissed appeals against the Bombay High Court’s verdict, stating that post-privatization, the company no longer fell under the court’s writ jurisdiction. The appellants were directed to seek alternative avenues for remedy.