J U D G M E N T

1. The present Public Interest Litigation (“PIL”) has been filed challenging the various provisions of the Notification of “JAG Entry Scheme 33rd Course (October, 2024): Short Service Commission (NT) Course for Law Graduates (Men and Women)”, as issued by the respondent for grant of Short Service Commission in the Indian Army for Judge Advocate General (JAG) Branch.

2. It has been contended on behalf of the petitioner that the respondent has issued Provision 2(c), 9, 10 and 13 along with Note 2 of Provision 2(c) and Note 5 of Provision 15 of the aforesaid Notification, in absolute infringement of the protection guaranteed to the citizens under Article 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India. CLAT PG 2023 exam was the entry test for the National Law Universities across the nation for LLM course. The impugned Notification has mandated CLAT PG 2023 score as the mandatory eligibility qualification under Provision 2(c) retrospectively. The impugned Notification was published on 30th October, 2023, whereas CLAT PG 2023 applications were closed on 18th November, 2022, around 345 days prior to the impugned Notification published by the respondent. Learned counsel for the