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judicial non-interference

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Judicial Deference in Promotional Selections | Absence of Mala Fide or Manifest Arbitrariness Required for Intervention : Punjab and Haryana High Court
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Judicial Deference in Promotional Selections | Absence of Mala Fide or Manifest Arbitrariness Required for Intervention : Punjab and Haryana High Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed petitions challenging promotional results, emphasizing that courts will not interfere in administrative selections unless mala fide or manifest arbitrariness is proven. The ruling underscores that mere disparities in marks or subjective grievances do not warrant judicial review, reinforcing the principle of deference to merit-based assessments in public employment.