Case Note & Summary
The case involved a writ petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India by the petitioners seeking directions for their appointment to the posts of Constable PAC and Fireman in Uttar Pradesh. The petitioners contended that 958 seats had been wrongly shifted to the open category, which prejudiced their chances of selection. The selection process was initiated through an advertisement on 20.06.2013 to fill 41610 posts, with results declared on 16.07.2015, leaving many vacancies unfilled. The Supreme Court noted that the selection process had been influenced by previous court decisions regarding candidates who had used blades or whiteners in their answer sheets. The court found that the adjustment of candidates from reserved categories to the open category was valid and in accordance with the law. The petitioners' challenge was dismissed as the court saw no merit in their claims, affirming the legality of the selection process and the adjustments made. The judgment was delivered on March 16, 2021.
Headnote
A) Constitutional Law - Article 32 - Writ of Mandamus - Petitioners sought directions for appointment to unfilled posts - Court found no merit in the petitioners' claims regarding adjustment of candidates from reserved to open category - Held that the adjustment was valid as per the selection process initiated in 2013 (Paras 1-9).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the adjustment of candidates from reserved categories to open category in the selection process was valid.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court dismissed the writ petition, finding no merit in the petitioners' claims regarding the adjustment of candidates from reserved categories to the open category.
Law Points
- Article 32 of the Constitution of India
- selection process
- merit
- reservation
- adjustment of candidates
