Supreme Court of India · 2026-04-20
Himakshi vs Rahul Verma
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Himakshi
- Respondent
- Rahul Verma
- Author
- J.K. Maheshwari
- Bench
- J.K. Maheshwari
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of recruitment criteria for the post of Computer Hardware Engineer, focusing on the qualifications and preference for higher degrees such as a Master's. The case involved a dispute over whether the prescribed experience and qualification requirements were justified and lawful. The High Court's decision to set aside the Single Judge's order was under scrutiny, and the Supreme Court analyzed the legal principles governing recruitment standards. Ultimately, the Court upheld the criteria as reasonable and consistent with recruitment norms.