Headline
The Supreme Court of India stated that rules can’t be changed midway in the process of recruitment.
Summary
The Supreme Court of India held that the rules of recruitment cannot be changed once the selection process starts, unless allowed by existing rules or advertisements.
Key Facts
- Case Name: Tej Prakash Pathak And Ors. vs. Rajasthan High Court And Ors. (C.A. No. 2634/2013)
- Judges Name: Chief Justice Dr DY Chandrachud, Justice Hrishikesh Roy, Justice PS Narasimha, Justice Pankaj Mithal, and Justice Manoj Misra
- Issue referred by 3-judge bench in 2013
- The issue is related to the changing selection standards midway in the recruitment process.
Legal Insights
Recruitment process starts with issuance of advertisement, and eligibility norms cannot be altered unless allowed . Changes must meet Article 14 of the Indian Constitution non-arbitrariness test.
Impact
This decision of the Supreme Court ensures transparency and equity in recruitment processes.
Why It Matters
This ruling safeguards the rights of applicants’ and stops arbitrary changes in recruitment rules, encouraging accountability in government hiring processes.
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