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.