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Supreme Court of India · 2026-03-11

The State Of Madhya Pradesh vs Rajkumar Yadav

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
The State Of Madhya Pradesh
Respondent
Rajkumar Yadav
Author
Prashant Kumar Mishra
Bench
Prashant Kumar Mishra

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the challenge to the rejection of the respondent's candidature for recruitment in the police force by the State of Madhya Pradesh. Emphasizing the importance of integrity and character in police personnel, the Court underscored that only individuals beyond reproach should be inducted into disciplined forces. The Court allowed the appellants to place additional documents on record and considered the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition. Ultimately, the Supreme Court upheld the principles ensuring the recruitment of candidates with unimpeachable character, reinforcing the State's discretion in maintaining law and order through proper selection.

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