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Supreme Court of India · 2025-09-16

Rajesh Kumar vs State Of Jharkhand

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Rajesh Kumar
Respondent
State Of Jharkhand
Author
B.R.Gavai
Bench
B.R. Gavai

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the High Court's decision upholding the reservation policy for teachers in Jharkhand, which included a 25% reservation for primary school teachers with experience. The case involved the interpretation of reservation eligibility and the validity of the selection process conducted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission. The Court examined whether the reservation criteria and the appointment process adhered to constitutional principles and statutory provisions. Ultimately, the Court upheld the decisions of the High Court, affirming the validity of the reservation policy and the selection process.

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