DIVYA vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court examined the validity and interpretation of Office Memoranda dated 19.01.2019 and 31.01.2019 concerning the eligibility criteria for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category in civil services examinations. The petitioners, including Ms. Divya, challenged the denial of EWS benefits by the UPSC for the 2022 examination, raising questions about the correctness of the eligibility criteria and the Civil Services Examination Rules, 2022. The court analyzed whether the UPSC's decision was justified under the existing legal framework and the relevant memoranda. The judgment focused on the interpretation of the criteria for EWS reservation and the applicable rules, ultimately upholding the validity of the UPSC's decision.