HARSHENDRA CHOUBISA vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN .

The case concerns a challenge to a government circular issued by the State of Rajasthan regarding the selection procedure for the post of Gram Sewak cum Paden Sachive. The petitioner challenged the validity of providing bonus marks (10% for district residents and 5% for rural area residents) in the recruitment process. The matter involves the interpretation of Rule 273 of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996, and the legality of preferential marking for local residents.