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Gauhati High Court rules that statutory relaxations in cut-off dates for OBC (NCL) certificates override conflicting clauses in CAPF recruitment advertisements. The judgment mandates reconsideration of candidates rejected solely on technical grounds, reinforcing reservation benefits as a legal entitlement.
Gauhati High Court upholds the 180-day validity window for OBC certificates issued after the application deadline, reinforcing legitimate expectation in recruitment. The ruling mandates the Staff Selection Commission to reconsider the candidate's application under the 2017 notification, setting a precedent for procedural fairness in public employment.
Delhi High Court rules that independent medical certificates cannot override unanimous findings of the Detailed Medical Examination (DME) and Review Medical Examination (RME) in police recruitment. The judgment reinforces judicial restraint in service law, setting aside the tribunal's order for a fresh examination and upholding the finality of statutory medical boards for disciplined services.