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SURESH KUMAR KAIT, NEENA BANSAL KRISHNA
Mohan Kumar Singh – Appellant
Versus
Staff Selection Commission – Respondent
JUDGMENT (Oral)
CM APPL.28492/2023 (exemption)
1. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
2. The application is accordingly disposed of.
W.P.(C) 7321/2023 & CM APPL.28493/2023
3. Vide the present petition, petitioner prays as under:
a) To quash the rejection slips in respect of the petitioners issued by the respondents;
b) To direct the respondents to conduct the re-measurement of height of all the petitioners and also the chest in case of the petitioner no.3& 17, preferably in some Government/Army Hospital and if found qualified, allow them to participate the further selection process.
4. Learned counsel on behalf of the petitioners submits that the grievance of the petitioners is that they have made representations dated 16.05.2023 and 20.05.2023 to the respondents, however, there is no response from the respondents' side.
5. We hereby dispose of the present petition directing the respondent No. 1 to decide the abovementioned representations of the petitioners within 5 days from today and re-measure the height and chest of the petitioners, and if the petitioners qualify the same, they shall be allowed to participate in further selection process.
6. It is made clear that the me
The court emphasized the principle of fairness and the need for timely response and action by the respondents in addressing the grievances of the petitioners.
The court has the authority to direct re-measurement of physical attributes in recruitment disputes to ensure fairness and justice.
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.
No re-measurement after appeal process in completed recruitment despite minor height shortfall.
The court's decision was influenced by the application of uniform guidelines for Medical Examination Test (MET) and the rounding off of the petitioner's height to the next higher cm, allowing the pet....
The Court allows participation in assessments despite prior deficiencies, focusing on equitable treatment without guaranteed outcomes.
. The court's intervention in the recruitment process and the re-measurement exercise established the trustworthiness of the selection process and influenced the final decision.
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