Public Services Archives

‘Re-evaluation beyond specified period anathema to finalization of result’; Gujarat HC directs appointment of 2019 GPSC exam candidates illegally rejected after succeeding

“The re-evaluation of the marks beyond the specified period at the discretion of the GPSC at any stage will be an anathema to the finalization/conclusion of the result. The final merit list or the result will always remain in the state of flux putting the career of the candidates at peril if such an approach, is allowed to be adopted.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Karnataka HC upholds State Government’s February circular clarifying manner of reservation under Art. 371-J for candidates of Kalyana-Karnataka region

The Court in an extraordinary measure, also issued directions regarding vacancies pertaining to the Assistant Engineers posts

Case Briefs Supreme Court

“Recruitment to public services must command public confidence”; Supreme Court upholds cancellation of DSSSB Head Clerk selection process in light of “systematic irregularities”

“When the credibility of an entire examination stands vitiated by systemic irregularities, the issue then is not about seeking to identify the candidates who are tainted.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Kar HC | Government cannot act in a whimsical fashion, deviating from the prescribed service rules

Karnataka High Court: Krishna S. Dixit and P.N. Desai, JJ., while allowing a writ petition by a civil servant, observes, “Government being