OMKAR SINHA vs SAHADAT KHAN

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of eligibility criteria for the appointment of Forest Guards in the context of the State Reorganisation Act, 2000. The court examined the implications of a circular issued by the Government of Madhya Pradesh regarding height requirements for candidates. The judgment clarified that the criteria set forth in the circular must be uniformly applied to ensure fairness in recruitment processes. The appeals were decided in favor of the respondents, affirming their eligibility based on the established criteria.