DILWAN SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court held that the selection policy for recruiting ex-servicemen and their dependents must prioritize the claims of ex-servicemen first, as per the State Government's instructions. The Court emphasized that the eligibility of dependents must be independently verified by the Selection Board, rather than relying solely on certificates issued by the Sainik Board. The Court ruled that the respondents did not meet the necessary criteria to be considered for recruitment, thereby upholding the principle that the rehabilitation of ex-servicemen is paramount.