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SURESH KUMAR KAIT, TUSHAR RAO GEDELA
Manpreet Singh – Appellant
Versus
Staff Selection Commission – Respondent
JUDGMENT (Oral)
1. Vide the present writ petition, petitioner is praying as under:
"a. Quash the rejection slips dated 01.05.2023 in respect of Mr. Manpreet Singh/petitioner no.1 (Roll No. 1402036464) and Mr. Lakhan Sharma/petitioner no.2 (Roll No. 510512218) and Rejection Slip (undated) in respect of Mr. Vidya Dhar Pandey/petitioner no.3 (Roll No. 6014023154) issued by the respondents, whereby the candidatures of the petitioners were wrongly rejected being not qualified in the PST (Height) in the selection process for the post of Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau, 2022as advertised by the respondents in 2022; and
b. To direct the respondents to conduct the re-measurement of height of the petitioners preferably in some Government/Army Hospital and if found qualified, allow them to participate the further selection process i.e. PET and Medical Examination & Verification of Documents for the post of Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), SSF, Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau, 2022;"
2. The case of the petitioners is that the respondents have
The principle of fairness in measurement and the right of qualified candidates to participate in the selection process.
Fair and accurate measurement of height is crucial in determining eligibility for selection processes.
The re-measurement report of the petitioner's height by the respondent is final and binding, and if the petitioner is found fit, they should be allowed to participate in the further selection process....
Fair determination of physical eligibility and the impact on selection process.
The court's decision was influenced by the petitioner's qualification with regard to the height requirement established in the previous year's examination.
The court has the authority to direct re-measurement of physical attributes in recruitment disputes to ensure fairness and justice.
Fair and accurate measurement of physical attributes is crucial in determining eligibility for selection processes.
Height measurement discrepancies in recruitment processes necessitate re-evaluation to ensure fair opportunities.
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