MADHUKAR SINHA vs UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

The Supreme Court affirmed the judgment of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Delhi, allowing candidates who appeared for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 1990, to participate in the interview process despite restrictions in Rule 4. The Court held that the directions from the CAT and its own prior order were unchallenged and applicable only to those candidates, ensuring their seniority would not be adversely affected. The Court clarified that successful candidates would be appointed based on merit, maintaining the integrity of the selection process under Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India.