Supreme Court of India · 2025-09-09
Union Of India vs Alok Kumar
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Union Of India
- Respondent
- Alok Kumar
- Author
- J.K. Maheshwari
- Bench
- J.K. Maheshwari
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of the Railway Recruitment Board's recruitment process for Group 'C' posts, particularly focusing on the training and examination requirements as outlined in the Master Circular No.29 of 1991. The Court considered whether the circular's provisions, which emphasize the importance of initial training and qualifying examinations, infringe upon the rights of candidates or violate principles of fairness. The Court upheld the circular's provisions, emphasizing the need for proper training and examination as essential prerequisites for recruitment. The judgment reinforces the authority of the RRB to set and enforce recruitment standards in line with administrative guidelines.