Back
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
PURNENDU SINGH
Chitra Devi @ Kumari Chitra Devi, Daughter of Ghanshyam Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of Bihar – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. challenge against termination based on ctet scores. (Para 2 , 3 , 11) |
| 2. arguments regarding unfair dismissal without due process. (Para 12 , 13 , 16) |
| 3. constitutional rights against discrimination based on residence. (Para 18 , 19 , 25) |
JUDGMENT :
PURNENDU SINGH, J.
Re : Interlocutory Application No.1 of 2025
Heard Mr. Nityanand Mishra along with Mr. Alok Abhinav and Mr. Abhishek Mishra, learned counsels appearing on behalf of the petitioner; Mr. Sanjay Pandey along with Mr. Nishant Kumar Jha, learned counsel for the Bihar Public Service Commission and Mr. Sanjiv Kumar, learned AC to Advocate General.
2. The petitioner in paragraph no. 1 of the present writ petition has sought inter alia following relief(s), which is reproduced hereinafter:-
“For issuance of an appropriate writ in the nature of certiorari for quashing and set aside the Letter No.1341 dated 15.05.2024 (Annexure P/10) issued under the signature of the Director Secondary Education (Respondent No.4) by which it has instructed to all District Education Officers under the State of Bihar to not provide benefit of reservation to the candidates belonging from other state coming under the category of female and
The court reaffirmed that residence cannot be a basis for discrimination in employment, emphasizing adherence to due process and constitutional mandates in termination cases.
Article 16 of Constitution of India talks about equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
(1) 100% reservation provided for local residents of concerned Scheduled Districts / Areas only would be violative of Article 16(2) of Constitution of India.(2) Quality of education of school-going c....
Domicile/residence-based reservation in PG Medical Courses is unconstitutional, violating the principle of equality under Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution.
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
