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IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH AT INDORE
SUBODH ABHYANKAR
Arun Kalmodiya – Appellant
Versus
Union Of India – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. petitioner's height disqualification. (Para 2) |
| 2. arguments regarding height measurement guidelines. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. court's observations on height rounding guidelines. (Para 8 , 9 , 11 , 12) |
| 4. examination scheme and sequential process. (Para 10) |
| 5. ruling against height disqualification. (Para 13) |
| 6. final order allowing candidate's participation. (Para 14 , 15) |
ORDER :
SUBODH ABHYANKAR, J.
1. Heard finally, with the consent of the parties.
2. This petition has been filed by the petitioner under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, against the order dated 21.10.2024 (Annexure-P/1) whereby, the petitioner, who had appeared in the examination for the post of Sub-Inspector in the Delhi Police/Central Armed Police Forces, has been informed that since his height is 169.6 centimeters, which is less than the standard height for the said post, he is not eligible for the said post. An appeal was also preferred by the petitioner against the said order, but the same has also been dismissed as the height of the petitioner has been found to be 169.6 centimeters only.
3. The case of the petitioner is that he had appeared in the aforesaid examination, the guidelines
Height measurement rounding in recruitment guidelines must apply at the initial Physical Standard Test to ensure eligibility for candidates.
Height measurements for recruitment must adhere to rounding rules, preventing disqualification based on minor discrepancies and ensuring fair evaluation of candidates.
Height measurement rules must be applied during the Physical Standard Test, allowing rounding up to prevent arbitrary disqualification and ensuring candidates' eligibility for further recruitment sta....
Candidates must benefit from height rounding rules during Physical Standard Tests to ensure fair opportunity for advancement in recruitment processes.
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