DINESH MEHTA
Rajeshwari – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan – Respondent
JUDGMENT
1. By way of the present writ petition, petitioners have raised a grievance that the respondents have not reserved any post for divorcée category, whereas, at least 2% seats ought to have been earmarked for divorcée as per the notification dated 21.05.2018.
2. The precise facts needed for the present purposes are, that the respondent No.2- Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Service Selection Board, issued an advertisement dated 21.05.2018 for filling up 485 posts of Librarian Grade III, out of which 2 posts were earmarked for Widows.
3. Point No.4 of special notes of the advertisement aforesaid is as under:
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Candidates participating in a selection process without objection cannot later challenge the process or its outcomes, establishing the principle of acquiescence.
The status of being divorced is imperative for applying in the 'Divorcee Female' category, and the last date of submission of application forms is crucial for determining eligibility.
The main legal point established in the judgment is that the status of being divorced is imperative for a person to apply in the 'Divorcee Female' category, and the last date of submission of applica....
No relaxation is permissible for diverting from the terms and conditions of the advertisement, and allowing relaxation beyond the permissible limits would derail the recruitment process.
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