P&H HC Denies Relief to Candidate Who Failed Judicial Exam Cut-Off by 0.6%

The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a writ petition by a judiciary aspirant who failed the Civil Judge exam by 6.75 marks.

The petitioner challenged the validity of exceeding the 15% viva voce limit.

The Division Bench held that judicial recruitment differs from civil posts, necessitating a nuanced evaluation of a candidate's integrity, aptitude, and character.

Citing Ajay Hasia and Lila Dhar judgments, the Court validated exceeding the 15% viva voce limit for judicial exams, emphasizing transparency and fairness in the recruitment process.

The petition was dismissed on the grounds of estoppel.