Chet Ram vs Jit Singh

The Supreme Court addressed whether a Gramin Dak Sewak qualifies as a government servant under Section 11(g) of the Punjab State Election Commission Act, 1994, which disqualifies individuals holding an office of profit under the government from contesting elections. The Court upheld the Election Tribunal's decision that the appellant, despite being a part-time employee, is considered a government servant due to direct control and remuneration from the Central Government, thus affirming his disqualification. The ruling clarifies the interpretation of 'office of profit' in the context of election eligibility.