GAURAV PRADHAN AND ORS. vs THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN AND ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the Rajasthan High Court's judgment regarding the recruitment process for constables and Sub-Inspectors of Police, emphasizing the applicability of the Rajasthan Police Subordinate Service Rules, 1989, particularly Rule 7 concerning reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The Court clarified that the circular dated 11.05.2011, which allowed migration of reserved category candidates to open category vacancies, was not applicable as the recruitment process had commenced prior to its issuance. The Court affirmed the interpretation of earlier circulars, particularly the one dated 24.06.2008, allowing migration only for those who did not avail of age relaxation benefits.