CWP-17631-2025 connected matter IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 135+137 1. CWP BASANT AND OTHERS STATE OF HARYANA AND 2. CWP SANGEET KUMAR STATE OF HARYANA 3. CWP SURENDER SINGH STATE OF HARYANA AND CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA Present:- Mr. Shreenath A. Khemka, Mr. A. S. Nirmaan, Advocate Mr Mr. R. S. Dhull, Advocate in for the petitioner Mr. Harish Nain, Assistant Advocate Mr. Kanwal Goyal, Advocate with Ms. Sheena Dahiya, Advocate for the respondent(s)/HPSC. TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA, J. (Oral) The aforementioned petitions are based upon similar facts involving common issues; accordingly, the same are being decided together. For brevity, the facts have been taken from filed, inter alia respondent/Commission 2025 with connected matters -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Date of Decision: CWP-17631-2025 AND OTHERS Versus STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS CWP-17669-2025 SANGEET KUMAR AND OTHERS Versus STATE OF HARYANA AND ANOTHER CWP-17813-2025 SURENDER SINGH AND OTHERS Versus STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA Mr. Shreenath A. Khemka, Advocate Mr. A. S. Nirmaan, Advocate in CWP Mr. Navnit Sharma, Advocate for Mr. R. S. Dhull, Advocate in CWP for the petitioner(s). Mr. Harish Nain, Assistant Advocate Mr. Kanwal Goyal, Advocate with Ms. Sheena Dahiya, Advocate for the respondent(s)/HPSC. TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA, J. (Oral) The aforementioned petitions are based upon similar facts involving common issues; accordingly, the same are being decided together. For brevity, the facts have been taken from CWP inter alia, seeking a writ of respondent/Commission to take curative action (including constitution of a IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Date of Decision: 10.07.2025 …Petitioner(s) …Respondent(s) …Petitioner(s) …Respondent(s) …Petitioner(s) …Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA Advocate in CWP-17631-2025; CWP-17813-2025; and Navnit Sharma, Advocate for CWP-17813-2025; Mr. Harish Nain, Assistant Advocate General, Haryana. Mr. Kanwal Goyal, Advocate with Ms. Sheena Dahiya, Advocate for the respondent(s)/HPSC. The aforementioned petitions are based upon similar facts involving common issues; accordingly, the same are being decided together. CWP-17631-2025, which has been , seeking a writ of mandamus directing the curative action (including constitution of a The aforementioned petitions are based upon similar facts involving common issues; accordingly, the same are being decided together. has been directing the curative action (including constitution of a Aman Dua 2025.07.18 14:00 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this judicial document CWP-17631-2025 connected matter fact-finding Committee comprising of senior Test for the post of Assistant Professor (College Cadre) 29.05.2025, pursuant many question sought to re-conduct the test. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners that the petitioners Physics and Chemistry During the process of selection conducted by the Commission on were given question inch wide glue tape booklet has been was not the case handed over to the candidates with from the photocopy Annexure P-6, which question-booklets public examination for cancellation Commission in its counter packaging issue no further material have actually been examination in a fair and examination, a re 2025 with connected matters -2- finding Committee comprising of senior for the post of Assistant Professor (College Cadre) , pursuant to advertisement 42 to 67 of 2024, dated 02.08.2024 many question-booklets were found unsealed conduct the test. Learned counsel for the petitioners petitioners were applicants for the posts of and Chemistry in response to the During the process of selection, they appeared for conducted by the Commission on 29.05.2025 were given question-booklets which were not sealed glue tape on the right end. A copy of the first page of one such has been appended as Annexure P-5. He was not the case with booklets of other question papers handed over to the candidates with the paper seal from the photocopy of first page of question , which bears an impression of the seal booklets to the candidates amounts to compromising integrity of this public examination. It has affected credibility of the entire process which calls on of the exam itself. He h in its counter-affidavit has itself packaging issue” but decided to ignore the same no further material is required to establish that unsealed question have actually been handed over which puts a question mark on the in a fair and transparent manner. a re-test is necessary. In support of the contention, he has placed finding Committee comprising of senior-officers) regarding Screening for the post of Assistant Professor (College Cadre) Physics held on 42 to 67 of 2024, dated 02.08.2024, as were found unsealed. Further, a direction has been Learned counsel for the petitioners, Mr. Khemka, has contended applicants for the posts of Assistant Professor in the aforementioned advertisement. , they appeared for the Screening Test 29.05.2025. In the examination hall, they were not sealed with approximately two opy of the first page of one such . He further contended that this booklets of other question papers, as the same were paper seals intact. This is established of first page of question-booklet of Political Science, bears an impression of the seal. Handing over unsealed to compromising integrity of this of the entire process which calls He has also pointed out that the has itself admitted “that there had been a the same. In the face of this admission, that unsealed question-booklets handed over which puts a question mark on the conduct of manner. To uphold the sanctity of public In support of the contention, he has placed regarding Screening held on , as . Further, a direction has been has contended in aforementioned advertisement. Screening Test they pproximately two opy of the first page of one such this me were is established , . Handing over unsealed to compromising integrity of this of the entire process which calls that the a , booklets conduct of To uphold the sanctity of public In support of the contention, he has placed Aman Dua 2025.07.18 14:00 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this judicial document CWP-17631-2025 connected matter reliance upon the Delhi Subordinate SCC 631. 3. Per contra contended the allegations of Physics and Chemistry ha figment of the duties as a Constitutionally servants, teachers, etc., through public examination possible care to ensure that credibility and sanctity of the exam is maintained, and no blemish has come to it complaint regarding discrepancy comes to the Commission’s notice, it is thoroughly examined and appropriate action is taken as per the outcome of the enquiry/inves 3.1. Further, conduct of examination by the Commission affidavit, which is 6. process Commission, he 2025 with connected matters -3- upon the Supreme Court judgment in Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board Per contra, learned counsel for the Commissio contended the allegations that sanctity of the Screening Test for the subjects Physics and Chemistry has been compromised of the petitioners’ imagination. The Commissi onstitutionally established body servants, teachers, etc., through public examination possible care to ensure that credibility and sanctity of the exam is maintained, no blemish has come to it. He further submits regarding violation of any procedure of examination comes to the Commission’s notice, it is thoroughly examined and appropriate action is taken as per the outcome of the enquiry/inves Further, Mr. Goyal has made a reference to the procedure for conduct of examination by the Commission, as mentioned in the counter which is as under: 6. That before proceeding further it is essential to explain the process relating to conduct of an examination by the Commission, hence the same is given as under: (a) Exam Material, i.e Question Paper and OMR Sheet is received from confidential printer in sealed steel boxes and the same are kept in strong rooms of the Commiss (b) On the date of exam, sealed boxes are handed over to the Paper Distributors under receipt. They are required to check the boxes and give a certificate mentioning that he/she has received the boxes in sealed condition. Copy of one such certificate is attached herewith as Annexure R in Sachin Kumar and others v. (DSSSB) and others, (2021) 4 , learned counsel for the Commission, Mr. Goyal, has sanctity of the Screening Test for the subjects been compromised, are unfounded and mere . The Commission is conscious of its for recruitment of government servants, teachers, etc., through public examinations. It has taken every possible care to ensure that credibility and sanctity of the exam is maintained, further submits, whenever there is a violation of any procedure of examination, or any other comes to the Commission’s notice, it is thoroughly examined and appropriate action is taken as per the outcome of the enquiry/investigation. has made a reference to the procedure for , as mentioned in the counter- That before proceeding further it is essential to explain the relating to conduct of an examination by the nce the same is given as under:- (a) Exam Material, i.e Question Paper and OMR Sheet is received from confidential printer in sealed steel boxes and the same are kept in strong rooms of the Commission. (b) On the date of exam, sealed boxes are handed over to the Paper Distributors under receipt. They are required to check the boxes and give a certificate mentioning that boxes in sealed condition. Copy of is attached herewith as Annexure R-1. v. 4 has sanctity of the Screening Test for the subjects are unfounded and mere of its overnment every possible care to ensure that credibility and sanctity of the exam is maintained, a or any other comes to the Commission’s notice, it is thoroughly examined and has made a reference to the procedure for - That before proceeding further it is essential to explain the relating to conduct of an examination by the (a) Exam Material, i.e Question Paper and OMR Sheet is received from confidential printer in sealed steel boxes and (b) On the date of exam, sealed boxes are handed over to the Paper Distributors under receipt. They are required to check the boxes and give a certificate mentioning that boxes in sealed condition. Copy of Aman Dua 2025.07.18 14:00 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this judicial document CWP-17631-2025 connected matter 3.2. Still further, representations from the candidates about booklets of Physics by the Commission of the examination in some cases brought to the notice of all concerned by on its website, The Commission has received complaints from some candidates who appeared in the Screening Test for the post of Assistant Professor (College Cadre) in the subject of Chemistry conducted 2025 with connected matters -4- (c) Thereafter the sealed boxes are taken by the Paper Distributors to their respective allocated centers under Police escort. (d) At the Exam center, the Center Superintendent receives the sealed steel box from the Pa also required to check that the boxes are sealed and issue a certificate mentioning that he/she has received the boxes in sealed condition. Copy of certific Annexure R-2. (e) The certificates R-1 and R sealed boxes containing question papers and OMR Sheets were delivered at the exam center in intact position. (f) Thereafter the sealed boxes are opened in the Control Room of Exam Center by the Center Superintendent under CCTV Surveillance in presence of Paper Distributor and some Invigilators. (g) After opening the sealed boxes the exam material is checked and counted and thereafter it is segregated room wise. (h) Thereafter the exam material is sent to various rooms where the exam is to be held. Still further, Mr. Goyal has contended that on receiving representations from the candidates about hysics and Chemistry, the matter was thoroughly by the Commission. No violation of procedure and of the examination was found. The distribution of unsealed question in some cases was only on account of a packaging issue. brought to the notice of all concerned by the Comm , dated 30.05.2025, which is as under: The Commission has received complaints from some candidates who appeared in the Screening Test for the post of Assistant Professor (College Cadre) in the subject of Chemistry conducted (c) Thereafter the sealed boxes are taken by the Paper their respective allocated centers under (d) At the Exam center, the Center Superintendent receives the sealed steel box from the Paper Distributors. He/She is also required to check that the boxes are sealed and issue a certificate mentioning that he/she has received the boxes in sealed condition. Copy of certificate is enclosed as 1 and R-2 clearly show that the sealed boxes containing question papers and OMR Sheets exam center in intact position. (f) Thereafter the sealed boxes are opened in the Control Room of Exam Center by the Center Superintendent under in presence of Paper Distributor and (g) After opening the sealed boxes the exam material is and thereafter it is segregated room (h) Thereafter the exam material is sent to various rooms held. has contended that on receiving representations from the candidates about receipt of unsealed question- , the matter was thoroughly enquired into violation of procedure and/or instructions in conduct . The distribution of unsealed question-booklets packaging issue. The findings were the Commission vide announcement , which is as under: The Commission has received complaints from some candidates who appeared in the Screening Test for the post of Assistant Professor (College Cadre) in the subject of Chemistry conducted (c) Thereafter the sealed boxes are taken by the Paper their respective allocated centers under (d) At the Exam center, the Center Superintendent receives per Distributors. He/She is also required to check that the boxes are sealed and issue a certificate mentioning that he/she has received the boxes in ate is enclosed as y show that the sealed boxes containing question papers and OMR Sheets (f) Thereafter the sealed boxes are opened in the Control Room of Exam Center by the Center Superintendent under in presence of Paper Distributor and (g) After opening the sealed boxes the exam material is and thereafter it is segregated room (h) Thereafter the exam material is sent to various rooms has contended that on receiving - enquired into instructions in conduct booklets The findings were announcement The Commission has received complaints from some candidates who appeared in the Screening Test for the post of Assistant Professor (College Cadre) in the subject of Chemistry conducted Aman Dua 2025.07.18 14:00 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this judicial document CWP-17631-2025 connected matter on 29.05.2025 at 35 centers at Panchkula. In the complaints, it is ment distributed & there is expressed their concern about breach of security protocol & trust. the issues i. the Examination Centers from Commission's office. ii. The sealed trunks containing the Question Booklets were opened in the control rooms of th CCTV coverage by the Centre Superintendent in the presence of the Representative of the Commission. iii. Each sealed trunk contained the sealed packets of the Question Booklets. Each packet contained 20 Question Booklets. The op pasted with glue. iv. The number of the Question Booklets to be given to each invigilator were 24 in accordance to the number of the candidates in a room. Therefore, a sealed packet of 20 booklets a booklets taken from another packet of 20 booklets were given to the invigilator for distribution. whole process of conduct of the examination was in accordance with the procedure and instructions distribution of the pre was only on account of the packaging issue. Moreover, no report of the untoward incident has been reported by the any of the Centre Superintendents 3.3. It is also co sending and opening the sealed trunks booklets, is recorded were carefully aforementioned. 2025 with connected matters -5- on 29.05.2025 at 35 centers at Panchkula. In the complaints, it is mentioned that some Pre-opened Question Booklets had been distributed & there is suspicion on paper leakage. They have also expressed their concern about breach of security protocol & trust. The Commission has carefully examined & investigated the issues raised in the complaints and has observ The Question Booklets in the sealed trunks were dispatched to the Examination Centers from Commission's office. ii. The sealed trunks containing the Question Booklets were opened in the control rooms of th CCTV coverage by the Centre Superintendent in the presence of the Representative of the Commission. iii. Each sealed trunk contained the sealed packets of the Question Booklets. Each packet contained 20 Question Booklets. The opening of every question booklet was closed by the sticker pasted with glue. iv. The number of the Question Booklets to be given to each invigilator were 24 in accordance to the number of the candidates in a room. Therefore, a sealed packet of 20 booklets a booklets taken from another packet of 20 booklets were given to the invigilator for distribution. After thorough examination, Commission has found that whole process of conduct of the examination was in accordance with the procedure and instructions distribution of the pre-opened question booklets in some cases was only on account of the packaging issue. Moreover, no report of the untoward incident has been reported by the any of the Centre Superintendents.” It is also contended by Mr. Goyal sending and opening the sealed trunks containing sealed packets is recorded in Closed Circuit Television carefully examined by the Commission aforementioned. It was noticed that opening/right side of the on 29.05.2025 at 35 centers at Panchkula. In the complaints, it is opened Question Booklets had been suspicion on paper leakage. They have also expressed their concern about breach of security protocol & trust. The Commission has carefully examined & investigated raised in the complaints and has observed that: The Question Booklets in the sealed trunks were dispatched to the Examination Centers from Commission's office. ii. The sealed trunks containing the Question Booklets were opened in the control rooms of the examination centers under CCTV coverage by the Centre Superintendent in the presence of the Representative of the Commission. iii. Each sealed trunk contained the sealed packets of the Question Booklets. Each packet contained 20 Question Booklets. ening of every question booklet was closed by the sticker iv. The number of the Question Booklets to be given to each invigilator were 24 in accordance to the number of the candidates in a room. Therefore, a sealed packet of 20 booklets and 04 booklets taken from another packet of 20 booklets were given to After thorough examination, Commission has found that whole process of conduct of the examination was in accordance with the procedure and instructions of the Commission. The opened question booklets in some cases was only on account of the packaging issue. Moreover, no report of the untoward incident has been reported by the any of the by Mr. Goyal that the entire process of containing sealed packets of question- Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, which examined by the Commission during the enquiry opening/right side of the booklets was on 29.05.2025 at 35 centers at Panchkula. In the complaints, it is opened Question Booklets had been suspicion on paper leakage. They have also The Commission has carefully examined & investigated The Question Booklets in the sealed trunks were dispatched to ii. The sealed trunks containing the Question Booklets were e examination centers under CCTV coverage by the Centre Superintendent in the presence of iii. Each sealed trunk contained the sealed packets of the Question Booklets. Each packet contained 20 Question Booklets. ening of every question booklet was closed by the sticker iv. The number of the Question Booklets to be given to each invigilator were 24 in accordance to the number of the candidates nd 04 booklets taken from another packet of 20 booklets were given to After thorough examination, Commission has found that whole process of conduct of the examination was in accordance of the Commission. The opened question booklets in some cases was only on account of the packaging issue. Moreover, no report of the untoward incident has been reported by the any of the the entire process of - which during the enquiry was Aman Dua 2025.07.18 14:00 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this judicial document CWP-17631-2025 connected matter properly sealed question-booklets mentioned in para 8 of the 8. That it was found that there was no breach or irregularity in the examination carried out by the Commission. Assistant Professor (Physics and Chemistry), each sealed trunk contained the sealed packets of the Question Booklets. Each packet contained 20 Question Booklets. Every packet was properly sealed and further opening of the packet was also sealed by using tape/sticker. Since there were 24 candid divided into sets of 24 Question and Answer Booklets for every room, i.e booklets which were taken out by opening another packet of 20 Q & A booklets. Since eac booklets which were taken out Q & A booklets therefore the candidates gained the impression that the seal of question papers distributed to them were broken before distribution. Hence they had question booklets were distributed. In this regard it has also been observed that there might have been issue of the tape used for sealing the opening of question booklet in few cases. necessary remedial measures in this rega taken in subsequent examinations. Therefore it is evident that there had been a packaging issue but there was no leakage of question paper 3.4. It has been clarified Chemistry and Physics subjects the same day, regarding sanctity of the process for both the subjects, though inadvertently the announcement 2025 with connected matters -6- properly sealed with tape/sticker, and every packet containing twenty booklets each was also sealed. The details in this regard hav mentioned in para 8 of the affidavit, which is as follows: 8. That it was found that there was no breach or irregularity in the examination carried out by the Commission. Assistant Professor (Physics and Chemistry), each sealed trunk ontained the sealed packets of the Question Booklets. Each packet contained 20 Question Booklets. Every packet was properly sealed and further opening of the packet was also sealed by using tape/sticker. Since there were 24 candidates in each room therefore, the exam material was divided into sets of 24 Question and Answer Booklets for every room, i.e. one packet of 20 Q & A booklets and 4 Q & A booklets which were taken out by opening another packet of 20 Q & A booklets. Since each invigilator was given 4 Q & A booklets which were taken out by opening another packet of 20 Q & A booklets therefore the candidates gained the impression that the seal of question papers distributed to them were broken before distribution. Hence they had question booklets were distributed. In this regard it has also been observed that there might have been issue of the tape used for sealing the opening of question booklet in few cases. necessary remedial measures in this rega taken in subsequent examinations. Therefore it is evident that there had been a packaging issue but there was no leakage of question paper. It has been clarified by Mr. Goyal Chemistry and Physics subjects were held in morning and evening session the same day, 29.04.2025, and the Commission had verified the facts regarding sanctity of the process for both the subjects, though inadvertently the announcement, dated 30.05.2025, only mention every packet containing twenty The details in this regard have been as follows: 8. That it was found that there was no breach or irregularity in the examination carried out by the Commission. In the case of Assistant Professor (Physics and Chemistry), each sealed trunk ontained the sealed packets of the Question Booklets. Each packet contained 20 Question Booklets. Every packet was properly sealed and further opening of every question booklet in the packet was also sealed by using tape/sticker. Since there were ates in each room therefore, the exam material was divided into sets of 24 Question and Answer Booklets for every one packet of 20 Q & A booklets and 4 Q & A booklets which were taken out by opening another packet of 20 h invigilator was given 4 Q & A by opening another packet of 20 Q & A booklets therefore the candidates gained the impression that the seal of question papers distributed to them were broken before distribution. Hence they had alleged that unsealed question booklets were distributed. In this regard it has also been observed that there might have been issue of the tape used for sealing the opening of question booklet in few cases. However necessary remedial measures in this regard have already been taken in subsequent examinations. Therefore it is evident that there had been a packaging issue but there was no leakage of by Mr. Goyal that Screening Test of in morning and evening sessions on , and the Commission had verified the facts regarding sanctity of the process for both the subjects, though inadvertently , only mentioned Chemistry test. every packet containing twenty been 8. That it was found that there was no breach or irregularity in the In the case of Assistant Professor (Physics and Chemistry), each sealed trunk ontained the sealed packets of the Question Booklets. Each packet contained 20 Question Booklets. Every packet was every question booklet in the packet was also sealed by using tape/sticker. Since there were ates in each room therefore, the exam material was divided into sets of 24 Question and Answer Booklets for every one packet of 20 Q & A booklets and 4 Q & A booklets which were taken out by opening another packet of 20 h invigilator was given 4 Q & A by opening another packet of 20 Q & A booklets therefore the candidates gained the impression that the seal of question papers distributed to them were broken alleged that unsealed question booklets were distributed. In this regard it has also been observed that there might have been issue of the tape used for However been taken in subsequent examinations. Therefore it is evident that there had been a packaging issue but there was no leakage of that Screening Test of on , and the Commission had verified the facts regarding sanctity of the process for both the subjects, though inadvertently Aman Dua 2025.07.18 14:00 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this judicial document CWP-17631-2025 connected matter 3.5. During the course of arguments, learned counsel for the Commission has shown to the Court some spare copies of question of Screening Test of History, Political Science and Chemistry. Two had seals with a red coloured tape on the of Chemistry was sealed with a white tape. He submits that due to large number of question process might have missed doing so in few cases. This being a pos human error needs to be ignored, and the Commission has already taken remedial measures in this regard. 3.6. Lastly, it has complained of representations were received much later, that too after the Commission announcement 4. Arguments advanced by learned counsel for the parties have been considered, and 5. As apparent from the detail the Commission booklets by the candidates recorded CCTV trunks which were opened in the control room Centre Superintendent Each trunk contained sealed packets of twenty question sealed with glue tape/ However, there is no that anyone other than the candidates contained in the booklets 2025 with connected matters -7- During the course of arguments, learned counsel for the Commission has shown to the Court some spare copies of question of Screening Test of History, Political Science and Chemistry. Two had seals with a red coloured tape on the right side, and the one for the subject of Chemistry was sealed with a white tape. He submits that due to large number of question-booklets required to be sealed manually, the agency in the process might have missed doing so in few cases. This being a pos human error needs to be ignored, and the Commission has already taken remedial measures in this regard. Lastly, it has been submitted of any irregularity during the test or soon thereafter, and their representations were received much later, that too after the Commission announcement dated 30.05.2025. Arguments advanced by learned counsel for the parties have been considered, and the case file has been perused. As apparent from the detailed counter the Commission, the complaints regarding receipt of unsealed question by the candidates were thoroughly recorded CCTV footage. It is established that the booklets were in trunks which were opened in the control room Centre Superintendents in the presence of the Commission’s representative. contained sealed packets of twenty question glue tape/sticker; only a few of th here is no allegation that any of the question other than the candidates had prior contained in the booklets. It is also not the case that there was any During the course of arguments, learned counsel for the Commission has shown to the Court some spare copies of question-booklets of Screening Test of History, Political Science and Chemistry. Two of these right side, and the one for the subject of Chemistry was sealed with a white tape. He submits that due to large booklets required to be sealed manually, the agency in the process might have missed doing so in few cases. This being a possible human error needs to be ignored, and the Commission has already taken submitted that the petitioners never test or soon thereafter, and their representations were received much later, that too after the Commission’s Arguments advanced by learned counsel for the parties have been case file has been perused. ed counter-affidavit filed on behalf of , the complaints regarding receipt of unsealed question- thoroughly enquired into with the help of . It is established that the booklets were in sealed trunks which were opened in the control rooms of examination centres by the the Commission’s representative. contained sealed packets of twenty question-booklets, which were ; only a few of those were without the seal. the questions has been leaked, nor prior knowledge of the questions . It is also not the case that there was any During the course of arguments, learned counsel for the booklets these right side, and the one for the subject of Chemistry was sealed with a white tape. He submits that due to large booklets required to be sealed manually, the agency in the sible human error needs to be ignored, and the Commission has already taken that the petitioners never test or soon thereafter, and their ’s Arguments advanced by learned counsel for the parties have been affidavit filed on behalf of - into with the help of sealed by the the Commission’s representative. which were se were without the seal. , nor of the questions . It is also not the case that there was any Aman Dua 2025.07.18 14:00 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this judicial document CWP-17631-2025 connected matter questionable conduct on the part of any person associated with the examination centre caused to the petitioners on account of the unsealed booklet this background, packets contained in sealed iron trunks would not compromise hesitation in accepting the outcome of the enquiry conducted Commission to examine the complaints regarding the conduct of Screening Test in question impute veracity of the facts m 6. The judgment in was on distinct facts. established as per report of the Government, and the selection process was cancelled issued to that effect. not only there is no allegation of fraud or syst procedure to the facie. 7. For the reasons and the same stand dismissed. 8. A photocopy of this order be placed on the connected file 10.07.2025 Ad Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 2025 with connected matters -8- questionable conduct on the part of any person associated with the examination centre or outside. No prejudice has been shown to have been caused to the petitioners on account of the unsealed booklet this background, in case a few question-booklets contained in sealed iron trunks, are found to be without a paper seal, would not compromise sanctity of the examination process hesitation in accepting the outcome of the enquiry conducted to examine the complaints regarding the conduct of Screening in question, as no material to the contrary has been brought impute veracity of the facts mentioned therein. The judgment in Sachin Kumar case was on distinct facts. In that matter, systemic fraud as per report of the enquiry c , and the selection process was cancelled issued to that effect. In the instant case, however, as discussed hereinbefore, not only there is no allegation of fraud or syste the prejudice of the candidates has been established For the reasons aforementioned, there is no merit in the petition and the same stand dismissed. A photocopy of this order be placed on the connected file Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable questionable conduct on the part of any person associated with the Test in the No prejudice has been shown to have been caused to the petitioners on account of the unsealed booklets given to them. In booklets that were taken out of sealed are found to be without a paper seal, it examination process. This Court has no hesitation in accepting the outcome of the enquiry conducted by the to examine the complaints regarding the conduct of Screening to the contrary has been brought on record to entioned therein. case relied upon by Mr. Khemka, fraud and irregularities had been enquiry committee constituted by the , and the selection process was cancelled vide a notification n the instant case, however, as discussed hereinbefore, emic irregularity, no violation of the candidates has been established even prima aforementioned, there is no merit in the petitions A photocopy of this order be placed on the connected files. (TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No est in the No prejudice has been shown to have been In that were taken out of sealed it has no by the to examine the complaints regarding the conduct of Screening on record to , had been stituted by the vide a notification n the instant case, however, as discussed hereinbefore, irregularity, no violation of prima s (TRIBHUVAN DAHIYA) Aman Dua 2025.07.18 14:00 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this judicial document