MALIK MAZHAR SULTAN vs U.P. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION THROUGH ITS SECRETARY

The Supreme Court addressed the eligibility criteria for the recruitment of Civil Judges (Junior Division) under the U.P. Judicial Service Rules 2001, specifically regarding the relevant date for age determination. The Court upheld the High Court's decision that the eligibility age must be calculated as of 1st July, 2003, rejecting claims that 1st July, 2001 or 1st July, 2002 should be considered instead. The Court clarified that the amendment to the Rules, which changed the age calculation date to 1st July, was valid and applicable, thus affirming the High Court's ruling.