Supreme Court: Reserved Candidate on Open Merit Entitled to Better Post Than Lower-Marked Reserved…
The case concerns whether a candidate eligible for reservation who was selected in the open merit category is entitled to a better post under the reserved category compared to a reserved candidate with lower marks. The Court addressed this legal question and an incidental issue regarding the position of unreserved candidates if such a reserved candidate is sent back to a reserved post.
Petitioner: Chandan; Respondents: The State of Jharkhand & Ors.; Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice M.M. Sundresh and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale.
- Held that a person eligible under the reserved category and fitted into the open category is entitled to a better post under the reserved category as against a person who secured lesser marks in the reserved category.
- Noted that the law on the main issue is settled, citing Union of India vs. Ramesh Ram and Ors. (2010) 7 SCC 234.
- Found no material to substantiate the respondent's submission that the petitioner availed a relaxation.
- Granted six weeks' time to the State and Jharkhand Public Service Commission to file an affidavit regarding the relaxation claim.
- Identified an incidental issue regarding the position of unreserved candidates if a reserved candidate migrated to the unreserved category is sent back to a reserved post.
- Matter listed for hearing on 25.08.2026.
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| Official title | Reserved Candidate Selected On Open Merit Can Claim Better Reserved-Category Post Than Reserved Candidate Having Lower Marks: Supreme Court |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | – Chandan v. State of Jharkhand & Ors.Citation : 2026...", |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |