Supreme Court of India · 2021-11-18
THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH vs PANKAJ KUMAR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2020/1233
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH
- Respondent
- PANKAJ KUMAR
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.S. BOPANNA HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by the State of Uttar Pradesh against the High Court's order, which upheld the decision to allow Pankaj Kumar to participate in the recruitment process for Police Constables despite his absence from the physical fitness test due to lack of communication. The court emphasized the importance of fair opportunity and proper communication in recruitment processes, thereby reinforcing the principles of natural justice.