RAJESH KUMAR DARIA vs RAJASTHAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION &ORS

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of reservation for women candidates in the Rajasthan Judicial Service, specifically under Rule 9(3) of the Rajasthan Judicial Service Rules, 1955. The Court held that the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) had correctly applied the principles of horizontal reservation, allowing for a 20% reservation for women category-wise. The Court dismissed the appeals of the male candidates who argued that the selection of women exceeded their quota, affirming the High Court's decision that the selection process was lawful and in accordance with the established rules.