Supreme Court of India · 2021-04-07
Puneet Sharma vs Himachal Pradesh State Electricity ...
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2021 SUPREME COURT 2221
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Puneet Sharma
- Respondent
- Himachal Pradesh State Electricity ...
- Author
- S. Ravindra Bhat
- Bench
- Ashok Bhushan, R. Subhash Reddy, S. Ravindra Bhat
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the eligibility criteria for the appointment of Junior Engineers in the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board, specifically whether a degree in Electrical Engineering is considered a higher qualification than a diploma. The court concluded that degree holders are indeed eligible for the post, thereby overturning the High Court's judgment that had restricted eligibility to diploma holders. This decision clarifies the interpretation of recruitment rules regarding educational qualifications.