Rakesh Bakshi vs The State Of Jammu And Kashmir

The Supreme Court reinstated the appointment of the appellants as Junior Engineers, overturning the High Court's decision which had set aside their selection based on the timing of examination results relative to the eligibility cut-off date. The Court held that the Services Selection Board's interpretation of eligibility was consistent and justified, particularly as the first appellant was deemed eligible despite the results being declared post the cut-off date. The judgment of the Division Bench was set aside, restoring the Single Judge's ruling in favor of the appellants.