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21 August 2026

Jharkhand High Court stay on JPSC recruitment cancellation

The case highlights critical constitutional and administrative principles regarding the due process of law, the protection of civil servants against arbitrary termination, and the role of the judiciary in ensuring accountability in recruitment processes.

1 min read Day 72 of 84 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Jharkhand High Court has stayed the State government's order to cancel recruitments from the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations.
  • The government had previously issued a notification on August 18 to cancel 22 recruitment examinations, including the JPSC exams and food safety officer appointments, citing alleged irregularities.
  • The High Court observed that permanent employees cannot be removed without adhering to the principles of natural justice.
  • The court noted that no FIR or departmental action had been initiated against the recruits prior to the cancellation order.
  • The judiciary highlighted the administrative inconvenience caused by the sudden termination of services, noting that many recruits were actively deployed in public duties such as the Shravani Mela.
  • The State government has been directed to submit a formal reply to the court by September 15.

Part of a longer story

This is day 72 of 84 in NEET-UG and National Examination Integrity Controversy, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the 'principles of natural justice' in the context of administrative actions taken by the State government regarding public service recruitments. 150 words
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  2. Examine the role of the judiciary in ensuring administrative accountability and protecting the rights of public servants against arbitrary executive decisions in India. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following legal principles is primarily invoked when a court reviews the arbitrary termination of a permanent government employee?

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