Sanjay Dhar vs J&K Public Service Commn. & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the eligibility criteria for the post of Munsif under Rule 9 of the J&K Civil Service (Judicial) Recruitment Rules, 1967, which mandates two years of practice at the Bar. The Court held that the certificate issued by the Registrar of the High Court of Delhi, along with the counter-signature from the District & Sessions Judge, sufficed to meet the requirement of actual practice. The Court ruled in favor of the appellant, allowing him to participate in the selection process, thereby reinforcing the principle that procedural compliance should not unjustly exclude qualified candidates from public service opportunities.