JITENDRA KUMAR vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court held that the Haryana Civil Services (Executive Branch) and Allied Services and Other Services Common/Combined Examination Act, 2002 governs the recruitment process for HCS posts. The Court ruled that the reduction of cadre strength from 300 to 230, as per the notification dated 13.05.2005, was valid and did not violate the rights of the selected candidates. Consequently, the appeals for mandamus to issue appointment letters were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.