K.P. JOSEPH vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of discrimination in the selection process for drivers conducted by the Railway Administration, where the examination on 2nd May 2005 included 60% objective type questions, contrary to the prescribed 45%-55% range. The Court held that this deviation created an unfair advantage for the selected candidates, leading to the annulment of their appointments. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's directive for a re-examination to ensure fairness in the selection process, emphasizing the need for uniformity in examination standards as per the Railway Board's guidelines.