Malik Mazhar Sultan & Anr vs U.P. Public Service Commission & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the eligibility criteria for candidates applying for the post of Civil Judge (Junior Division) under the U.P. Judicial Service Rules 2001, specifically regarding the relevant date for age determination. The Court held that the correct date for eligibility is 1st July, 2004, as per the amended rules, and clarified that candidates born on or after 2nd July, 1969 and before 1st July, 1982 are eligible. The Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the age limit while rejecting the earlier dates proposed by the candidates, thereby affirming the amended provisions of the recruitment process.