Case Law Analysis
|Himachal Pradesh High Court
Fair Recruitment | Skill Tests Must Use Pre-Communicated Objective Criteria with Documentary Evidence: HP HC
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that rejecting candidates in public recruitment based on skill tests without pre-announced, objective parameters and supporting documentation violates Article 14 and natural justice. This sets a binding standard for all government employers conducting practical or physical assessments, ensuring transparency and accountability in selection processes.