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HIGH COURT OF RAJASTHAN (JODHPUR BENCH)
MR. JUSTICE ARUN MONGA, J
THANA RAM – Appellant
Versus
THE UNION OF INDIA – Respondent
Order :
1. Petitioner herein, an aspiring candidate for the position of Constable (General Duty), is seeking a direction to command the respondents to re-evaluate his height and consider him for appointment based on the results of his re-assessment pursuant to advertisement dated 24.11.2023 (Annexure 1).
2. Heard.
3. The factual narrative and the controversy involved herein are summarized in an order dated 15.10.2024, passed by a Coordinate Bench of this Court, which was earlier seized of the matter, and which reads as follows:
“Heard learned counsel for the parties.
Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner appeared in the examination process for appointment on the post of Constable in the respondent department. The petitioner cleared the written examination and was called for physical test. In the physical test, the petitioner has not been found eligible for appointment on the ground that his height is below 170 cm and the expansion of chest is also less than 81 cm.
Learned counsel for the petitioner further submits that for the same examination, when the petitioner appeared in the year 2022, the responsible authorities of the respondent department has found the he
The court upheld the disqualification of a candidate for failing to meet the minimum height requirement, emphasizing the importance of current assessments over previous measurements.
The court established that arbitrary rejection of a candidate based on inaccurate physical measurements violates principles of fairness and due process.
Height measurement discrepancies in recruitment processes necessitate re-evaluation to ensure fair opportunities.
Judicial discipline necessitates adherence to precedent, rendering prior favorable decisions per incuriam; the proper remedy for height disputes in recruitment lies in civil suits rather than writ pe....
The principle of fairness in measurement and the right of qualified candidates to participate in the selection process.
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