Supreme Court of India
Jitendra Kumar & Ors. v. State of Haryana & Anr.
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We are of the opinion that no case has been made out for interference with the impugned judgment of the High Court.
Judgment, page 36
From the headnote
Service Law - Appointment - By recruitment - Selected candidates recommended by Public Service Commission - Appointment letters not issued due to coming into operation of c Model Code of Conduct in view of Assembly elections - Selection process alleged to be tainted by unsuccessful candidates -Vigilance inquiry in that regard directed - Successor Government reducing cadre strength - Selected candidates filing writ petition seeking appointment and challenging the notification whereby cadre strength was reduced - High court dismissing the petition - On appeal, Held: Decision of the State is not
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