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HIGH COURT OF RAJASTHAN (JAIPUR BENCH)
ASHOK KUMAR JAIN
Suraj Mal Meena S/o Nathu Lal Meena – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. entitlement to age relaxation for examination eligibility. (Para 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 , 19) |
| 2. previous recruitment irregularities affecting current processes. (Para 8 , 10 , 12 , 18) |
| 3. the need for credible examination processes. (Para 9 , 13 , 14 , 16) |
| 4. public perception and trust in examination systems. (Para 15 , 17) |
| 5. legal grounding for age relaxation considerations. (Para 20 , 21 , 24) |
| 6. judicial discretion in age relaxation is limited. (Para 22 , 23) |
| 7. government directed to consider age relaxation. (Para 25 , 28) |
ORDER :
1. These writ petitions were filed by the petitioners who have appeared in Sub Inspector Recruitment Examination, 2021, and further have applied in pursuant to advertisement dated 17.07.2025 issued by RPSC for recruitment on post of Sub Inspectors and Platoon Commander (RAC).
2. The core question before us is whether the petitioners are entitled for appropriate age relaxation so that they may appear in examination to be held in pursuant to advertisement dated 17.07.2025.
3. Mr. Bhuvnesh Sharma, AAG put in appearance on behalf of Home Department and DGP whereas Mr. M.F. Baig put in appearance on behalf of RPSC in all matters.
4. At the request of lea
The court directed the Government to consider age relaxation for candidates due to delays and irregularities in the recruitment process, affirming the need for fairness and transparency in public exa....
The main legal point established in the judgment is that petitioners cannot claim age relaxation based on alleged promises or inaction of the Government, and the court emphasized that the action of t....
The main legal point established in the judgment is that the State's decision in fixing the cut-off date for maximum age in accordance with the rules and the date of advertisement cannot be interfere....
Eligibility criteria for recruitment posts cannot be altered for age relaxation without governmental approval, especially for Group-B posts, which necessitate UPSC's concurrence.
Right of the petitioners to claim age relaxation as they were within age and had applied for recruitment pursuant to the earlier advertisement which got cancelled.
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