H.P.PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION vs MUKESH THAKUR

The Supreme Court held that the Himachal Pradesh Judicial Service Rules, 2004 and the Regulations, 2005 do not permit revaluation of answer sheets, and thus the respondent was not eligible for appointment as he failed to secure the qualifying marks in Civil Law – II. The Court upheld the High Court's directive for the issuance of an appointment letter to the respondent based on the revaluation that awarded him qualifying marks, but clarified that the rules must be adhered to in future selections. The appeals were disposed of with directions regarding adherence to the established rules and regulations.