Supreme Court Rejects Second Chance for Candidate Who Missed Physical Test

The Supreme Court set aside a Delhi High Court order that allowed a candidate to reschedule a physical test for the Delhi Police Constable recruitment.

The Court held that in public employment matters, where competition is high, candidates must seize opportunities as they arise. Emphasizing that "grace, charity, or compassion" have no place in securing a level playing field.

The Bench noted that the candidate failed to report to the venue despite his illness not being debilitating.

Furthermore, the Court clarified that belonging to a reserved category does not entitle a candidate to discretionary exceptions.

[Commissioner, Delhi Police & Anr. v. Uttam Kumar]