2025:JHHC:18208 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI W.P. (S) No. 928 of 2008 --------- Dr. Meena Kumari daughter of Shri Nandlal Prasad, resident of Kamlakant Road, P.O., G.P.O., P.S. Sukhdeo Nagar, District- Ranchi. ....Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand through the Secretary, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 2. Director, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 3. Jharkhand Public Service Commission, through its Chairman/Secretary, Circular Road, Ranchi. 4. University Grants Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. 5. Ranchi University Ranchi, through its Vice Chancelor/ Registrar-Main Road Ranchi, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi. 6.Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O., P.S. & District-Hazaribagh. 7. S.K.M. University, Dumka through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S. & District-Dumka. 8. Nilambar Pitambar University Medininagar through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 9. Kolhan University, Chaibasa through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District-East Singbhum. 10. Binod Bihari Mahto Kolanchal University Dhanbad, through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O. P.S. & District-Dhanbad. 11. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi through its vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi. ....Respondents With W.P. (C) No. 638 of 2008 --------- 1. Jharkhand BET/NET Association through its Secretary, Sunil Kumar Kamal son of Shri Ram Dayal Prasad, residing at Kamal Kunj, Ambedkar Street, Sheoganj, Harmu Road, Ranchi, P.O. GPO, P.S. Kotwali, District Ranchi; 2. Irfanuddin Ashraf son of Late Syed Nizamuddin Ashrafi, Zakia Manzil, First Floor, Mohalla Pugmil, P.O., P.S. and District- 2025:JHHC:18208 2 Hazaribagh. ....Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand through the Chief Secretary. Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi 2. Principal Secretary, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi 3. Director, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi 4. Jharkhand Public Service Commission through its Chairman, Circular Road, Ranchi 5. Ranchi University, Ranchi through its Vice-Chancellor, Main Road, Ranchi 6. Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag through its Vice- Chancellor, Hazaribag, P.O. and District Hazaribag: 7. Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka through its Vice- Chancellor, Dumka, P.O. and District-Dumka. 8. University Grants Commission through its Chairman, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. 9.Nilambar Pitambar University Medininagar through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 10. Kolhan University, Chaibasa through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District-East Singbhum. 11. Binod Bihari Mahto Kolanchal University Dhanbad, P.O. P.S. & District-Dhanbad. 12. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi P.O.- G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District-Ranchi. ....Respondents With W.P. (S) No. 681 of 2008 --------- Kaushal Kishore Thakur, son of Shri Ram Anugrah Thakur, resident of B/8, Gandhi Nagar (CCL), Kanke Road, P.O. Ranchi University, P.S. Gonda, District-Ranchi. ....Petitioner Versus 1.The State of Jharkhand through the Secretary, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 2. Director, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 3. Jharkhand Public Service Commission through its 2025:JHHC:18208 3 Chairman/Secretary, Circular Road, Ranchi. 4. University Grants Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. 5. Ranchi University, Ranchi through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District-Ranchi. 6. Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Hazaribag, P.O. +P.S. and District Hazaribag: 7. Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka through its Vice- Chancellor, P.O. +P.S. and District-Dumka. 8.Nilambar Pitambar University Medininagar through its Vice Chancellor, P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 9. Kolhan University, Chaibasa through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District-East Singbhum. 10. Binod Bihari Mahto Kolanchal University Dhanbad, through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O. P.S. & District-Dhanbad. 11. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi through its vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi. ....Respondents With W.P. (S) No. 682 of 2008 --------- Dr. Preeta Prasad wife of Dr. Navlendu Shekhar Prasad, resident of Shekhar Sadar, Morabadi, Ranchi, at present C/o. Dr. N.S. Prasad, Tata Central Hospital, Dhanbad, P.O. Bhaga, P.S. Jodapokhar, District Dhanbad. ....Petitioner Versus 1.The State of Jharkhand through the Secretary, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 2. Director, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 3. Jharkhand Public Service Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Circular Road, Ranchi. 4. University Grants Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. 5. Ranchi University, Ranchi through its Vice-Chancellor, Main Road, Ranchi, P.O., G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District-Ranchi. 6. Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S. and District Hazaribag: 2025:JHHC:18208 4 7. S.K.M University, Dumka through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Dumka, P.O. and District-Dumka. 8.Nilambar Pitambar University Medininagar through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 9. Kolhan University, Chaibasa through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District-East Singbhum. 10. Binod Bihari Mahto Kolanchal University Dhanbad, through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O. P.S. & District-Dhanbad. 11. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi through its vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi. ....Respondents With W.P. (S) No. 708 of 2008 --------- Dr. Mamata Kumari wife of Shri Rajiv Ranjan, resident of Kafen Cottege, Balughat, Muzaffarpur, P.O., P.S. and District Muzaffarpur. ....Petitioner Versus 1.The State of Jharkhand through the Secretary, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 2. Director, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 3. Jharkhand Public Service Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Circular Road, Ranchi. 4. University Grants Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. 5. Ranchi University, Ranchi through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Main Road, Ranchi, P.O., G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District-Ranchi. 6. Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Hazaribag, P.O. +P.S.and District Hazaribag: 7. S.K.M University, Dumka through its Vice-Chancellor, Dumka, P.O. P.S. and District-Dumka. 8.Nilambar Pitambar University Medininagar through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 9. Kolhan University, Chaibasa through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District-East Singbhum. 2025:JHHC:18208 5 10. Binod Bihari Mahto Kolanchal University Dhanbad, through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O. P.S. & District-Dhanbad. 11. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi through its vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi. ....Respondents With W.P. (C) No. 889 of 2008 --------- Dr. Nitish Pridarshi son of Late Dr. N.P. Mishra, 76Circular Road, Ranchi, P.O. and P.S. Lalpur, District-Ranchi. ....Petitioner Versus 1.The State of Jharkhand through the Secretary, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 2. Director, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 3. Jharkhand Public Service Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Circular Road, Ranchi. 4. University Grants Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. 5. Ranchi University, Ranchi through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Main Road, Ranchi, P.O. G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District-Ranchi. 6. Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, P.O. P.S.and District Hazaribag: 7. S.K.M University, Dumka through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, P.O.+P.S. and District-Dumka. 8.Nilambar Pitambar University Medininagar through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 9. Kolhan University, Chaibasa through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District-East Singbhum. 10. Binod Bihari Mahto Kolanchal University Dhanbad, through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O. P.S. & District-Dhanbad. 11. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi through its vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi. ....Respondents With W.P. (S) No. 938 of 2008 --------- Dr. Dilip Kumar son of Shri Shiv Prasad Sahu, resident of Kali 2025:JHHC:18208 6 Asthan Road, P.O. Lower Bazar, P.S. Daily Market, Main Road, Ranchi, District Ranchi. ....Petitioner Versus 1.The State of Jharkhand through the Secretary, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 2. Director, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 3. Jharkhand Public Service Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Circular Road, Ranchi. 4. University Grants Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. 5. Ranchi University, Ranchi through its Vice-Chancellor, Main Road, Ranchi, P.O. G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District-Ranchi. 6. Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag through its Vice- Chancellor, Hazaribag, P.O. and District Hazaribag: 7. S.K.M University, Dumka through its Vice-Chancellor, P.O. +P.S and District-Dumka. 8.Nilambar Pitambar University Medininagar through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 9. Kolhan University, Chaibasa through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District-East Singbhum. 10. Binod Bihari Mahto Kolanchal University Dhanbad, through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O. P.S. & District-Dhanbad. 11. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi through its vice Chancellor, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District-Ranchi. ....Respondents With W.P. (S) No. 942 of 2008 --------- Kumari Reshma Mahto daughter of Shri Dashrath Mahto, resident of village Raikera, P.O. Raikera, P.S. Manoharpur, District Singhbhum West. ....Petitioner Versus 1.Jharkhand Public Service Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Circular Road, Ranchi. 2. State of Jharkhand through the Secretary, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 3. University Grants Commission through its 2025:JHHC:18208 7 Chairman/Secretary, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. 4. Ranchi University, Ranchi through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Main Road, Ranchi, P.O. G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District-Ranchi. 5. Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Hazaribag, P.O. P.S.and District Hazaribag: 6. S.K.M University, Dumka through its Vice-Chancellor, Dumka, P.O. and District-Dumka. 7.Nilambar Pitambar University Medininagar through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 8. Kolhan University, Chaibasa through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District-East Singbhum. 9. Binod Bihari Mahto Koylanchal University Dhanbad, through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O. P.S. & District-Dhanbad. 10. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi through its vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi. ....Respondents With W.P. (C) No. 1012 of 2008 --------- 1. Dr. Meera Sinha, daughter of Late R. C. P. Singh, Resident of C/o Geetanjali, Luby Circular Road, Beside UCO Bank, P.O., P. S. and District-Dhanbad. 2. Rakesh Kumar, son of Sri Suresh Prasad Singh, Resident of MaheshPur, P.O. Kharkharee, P. S. Madhuvan, District-Dhanbad. 3. Dr. Amitabh Kumar, Son of Sri Dharmdeo Tiwary, resident of Bhikhanpur Gumti No.1, Lichi Bagan, Bhagalpur, P.O. Head Post Office, P.S. Ishakchak, District-Bhagalpur (Bihar). ....Petitioners Versus 1. State of Jharkhand through the Chief Secretary, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 2. Principal Secretary, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi 3. Director, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi 4. Jharkhand Public Service Commission through its Chairman, Circular Road, Ranchi 5. Ranchi University, Ranchi through its Vice-Chancellor, Main 2025:JHHC:18208 8 Road, Ranchi 6. Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag through its Vice- Chancellor, Hazaribag, P.O. P.S.and District Hazaribag: 7. Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka through its Vice- Chancellor, Dumka, P.O. and District-Dumka. 8. University Grants Commission through its Chairman, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. 9.Nilambar Pitambar University Medininagar through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 10. Kolhan University, Chaibasa through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District-East Singbhum. 11. Binod Bihari Mahto Kolanchal University Dhanbad, through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O. P.S. & District-Dhanbad. 12. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi through its vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi. ....Respondents With W.P. (C) No. 1325 of 2008 --------- Dr. (Smt.) Shabnam Sahay Sinha wife of Shri Brajesh Kumar Sinha, resident of Naya Toli, Madhopur, House No. 111/67, Ward No. 14(N)/12(0), Basudeopur, P.O. Basudeopur, District-Munger, Bihar. ....Petitioner Versus 1.The State of Jharkhand through the Secretary, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 2. Director, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 3. Jharkhand Public Service Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Circular Road, Ranchi. 4. University Grants Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. 5. Ranchi University, Ranchi through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Main Road, Ranchi, P.O. G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District-Ranchi. 6. Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag through its Vice- Chancellor, Hazaribag, P.O. and District Hazaribag: 7. S.K.M University, Dumka through its Vice-Chancellor, Dumka, P.O. and District-Dumka. 2025:JHHC:18208 9 8.Nilambar Pitambar University Medininagar through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 9. Kolhan University, Chaibasa through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District-East Singbhum. 10. Binod Bihari Mahto Kolanchal University Dhanbad, through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O. P.S. & District-Dhanbad. 11. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi through its vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi. ....Respondents With W.P. (S) No. 1847 of 2008 --------- Santosh Kumar son of Shri Bhuneshwar Mahto, resident of village Garri Kalan, P.O. Garri Kalan, P.S. Keredari, District- Hazaribag. ....Petitioner Versus 1. State of Jharkhand. 2.Secretary, Higher Education, Human Resources Development Department, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 3. Director, Higher Education, Human Resources Development Department, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 4.Jharkhand Public Service Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Circular Road, Ranchi. 5. Ranchi University, Ranchi through its Vice-Chancellor, Main Road, Ranchi, P.O. G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District-Ranchi. 6. Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Hazaribag, P.O. and District Hazaribag: 7. S.K.M University, Dumka through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Dumka, P.O.P.S. and District-Dumka. 8.Nilambar Pitambar University Medininagar through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 9. Kolhan University, Chaibasa through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District-East Singbhum. 10. Binod Bihari Mahto Kolanchal University Dhanbad, through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O. P.S. & District-Dhanbad. 11. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi through its vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi ....Respondents With 2025:JHHC:18208 10 W.P. (S) No. 1850 of 2008 --------- Dr. Deepak Lal Kujur son of Late Shivnath Kujur, resident of village-Jamanti, P.O. Kanjia, P.S.Bhandaria, District-Garhwa. ....Petitioner Versus 1.The State of Jharkhand through the Secretary, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 2. Director, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 3. Jharkhand Public Service Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Circular Road, Ranchi. 4. University Grants Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. 5. Ranchi University, Ranchi through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Main Road, Ranchi, P.O. G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District-Ranchi. 6. Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Hazaribag, P.O.P.S. and District Hazaribag: 7. S.K.M University, Dumka through its Vice-Chancellor, Dumka, P.O. P.S.and District-Dumka. 8.Nilambar Pitambar University Medininagar through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 9. Kolhan University, Chaibasa through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District-East Singbhum. 10. Binod Bihari Mahto Kolanchal University Dhanbad, through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O. P.S. & District-Dhanbad. 11. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District-Ranchi. ....Respondents With W.P. (S) No. 2706 of 2008 --------- Dr. Usha Sinha wife of Shri Vinay Kumar Sinha, Behind Kumar Talkies, P.O. Dhansar, P.S. Bank More, District-Dhanbad. ....Petitioner Versus 1.The State of Jharkhand through the Secretary, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Project Building, Dhurwa, P.O.+P.S.- 2025:JHHC:18208 11 Dhurwa, District-Ranchi. 2. Director, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Project Building, Dhurwa, P.O.+P.S.-Dhurwa, District-Ranchi. 3. Jharkhand Public Service Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Circular Road, P.S., Lalpur Ranchi. 4. University Grants Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. 5. Ranchi University, Ranchi through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Main Road, Ranchi, P.O. G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District-Ranchi. 6. Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag through its Vice- Chancellor, Hazaribag, P.O. and District Hazaribag: 7. S.K.M University, Dumka through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, P.O.P.S and District-Dumka. 8.Nilambar Pitambar University Medininagar through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 9. Kolhan University, Chaibasa through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District-East Singbhum. 10. Binod Bihari Mahto Kolanchal University Dhanbad, through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O. P.S. & District-Dhanbad. 11. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi through its vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi. ....Respondents With W.P. (C) No. 2714 of 2008 --------- Dr. Ujwal Kumar Mishra, son of Shri Hari Krishna Mishra, resident of Tin Bazar Chowk (Telipara), Dumka, P.O. and P.S. Dumka Town, District-Dumka, Jharkhand. ....Petitioner Versus 1.The State of Jharkhand through the Secretary, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 2. Director, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi. 3. Jharkhand Public Service Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Circular Road, Ranchi. 4. University Grants Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. 2025:JHHC:18208 12 5. Ranchi University, Ranchi through its Vice-Chancellor/, Main Road, Ranchi, P.O. G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District-Ranchi. 6. Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Hazaribag, P.O.P.S and District Hazaribag: 7. S.K.M University, Dumka through its Vice-Chancellor, Dumka, P.O. P.S.and District-Dumka. 8.Nilambar Pitambar University Medininagar through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 9. Kolhan University, Chaibasa through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District-East Singbhum. 10. Binod Bihari Mahto Kolanchal University Dhanbad, through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O. P.S. & District-Dhanbad. 11. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi through its vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi. ....Respondents With W.P. (S) No. 2307 of 2009 --------- Surendra Prasad Yadav, S/o Sri Raghubir Prasad Yadav, At+P.O.- Bagra, P.S. Simaria, District-Chatra, Jharkhand. ....Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand through its Secretary, Department of Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Project Bhawan, Dhurwa, Ranchi. 2. The Director, Department of Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Project Bhawan, Dhurwa, Ranchi. 3. Jharkhand Public Service Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Circular Road, Ranchi. 4. University Grants Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. 5. Ranchi University, Ranchi through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Main Road, Ranchi, P.O. G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District-Ranchi. 6. Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Hazaribag, P.O. P.S.and District Hazaribag: 7. S.K.M University, Dumka through its Vice-Chancellor, Dumka, P.O. P.S.and District-Dumka. 8.Nilambar Pitambar University Medininagar through its Vice 2025:JHHC:18208 13 Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 9. Kolhan University, Chaibasa through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District-East Singbhum. 10. Binod Bihari Mahto Kolanchal University Dhanbad, through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O. P.S. & District-Dhanbad. 11. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi through its vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi. ....Respondents With W.P. (S) No. 2368 of 2009 --------- Kumar Amrendra Niraj, S/o Sri Kailash Prasad, R/o Haider Road, Kokar, P.O.-G.p.O., P.S. Sadar, District-Ranchi, Jharkhand. ....Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand through the Secretary, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand Project Bhawan, Dhurwa, Ranchi. 2. The Director, Department of Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Project Bhawan, Dhurwa, Ranchi. 3. Jharkhand Public Service Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Circular Road, Ranchi. 4. University Grants Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. 5. Ranchi University, Ranchi through its Vice-Chancellor, Main Road, Ranchi, P.O. G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District-Ranchi. 6. Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Hazaribag, P.O. P.S.and District Hazaribag: 7. S.K.M University, Dumka through its Vice-Chancellor, Dumka, P.O. and District-Dumka. 8.Nilambar Pitambar University Medininagar through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 9. Kolhan University, Chaibasa through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District-East Singbhum. 10. Binod Bihari Mahto Kolanchal University Dhanbad, through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O. P.S. & District-Dhanbad. 11. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi through its vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- 2025:JHHC:18208 14 Ranchi. ....Respondents With W.P. (S) No. 827 of 2011 --------- Dr. Shailaja Singh, W/o Late Prof. Indra Pratap Singh, R/o, Flate No.A-1, Jyoti Apartment, Opps-Ashok Nagar, Road No.4, Ashok Puram, Ranchi-2, P.O.-Doranda, P.S. Argora, District- Ranchi, Jharkhand. ....Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand through the Secretary, Human Resources Development Department, Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Project Building, Dhurwa, Ranchi-4, P.O. & P.S.-Dhurwa, District- Ranchi. 2. The Director, H.R.D., Higher Education, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi, Project Building, Dhurwa, Ranchi-4, P.O. & P.S.-Dhurwa, District- Ranchi. 3. The Jharkhand Public Service Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Circular Road, Ranchi, P.O. G.P.O, P.S. Lalpur, District-Ranchi. 4. The University Grant Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi- 110011, P.O., P.S. & District-Delhi. 5. Ranchi University, Ranchi through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi 6. Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Hazaribag, P.O. P.S.and District Hazaribag: 7. Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Dumka, P.O.P.S. and District-Dumka. 8.Nilambar Pitambar University Medininagar through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 9. Kolhan University, Chaibasa through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District-East Singbhum. 10. Binod Bihari Mahto Kolanchal University Dhanbad, through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O. P.S. & District-Dhanbad. 11. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi through its vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi. ....Respondents With W.P. (S) No. 1014 of 2015 --------- 2025:JHHC:18208 15 1. Arun Kumar Mishra S/o Late Kailash Prasad Mishra, R/o Barkagaon, Nagpura, P.O. Nagpura, P.S. Simri, District Buxar (Bihar)-802118. 2. Dr. Ramanuj Pandey S/o Sri Jokhan Pandey, R/o near Hanuman Mandir, Road No.-3, Vidya Nagar, Harmu, Ranchi-2, P.O. Harmu, P.S. Sukhdeo Nagar, District Ranchi. 3. Dr. Chandrajit Kumar son of Sri Satyendra Narayan Singh, resident of 24, New A.G. Colony, Kadru, Ranchi-2, P.O. Doranda, P.S. Argora, District Ranchi. ...Petitioners. Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand through its Director, Higher Education, H.R.D. Department, Govt. of Jharkhand, Project Building, Dhurwa, Ranchi-4, P.O. and P.S. Dhurwa, District Ranchi. 2. Jharkhand Public Service Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Circular Road, Ranchi, P.O. and P.S. Lalpur, District-Ranchi. 3. Ranchi University, Ranchi through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi. 4. Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag through its Vice- Chancellor, Hazaribag, P.O. P.S.and District Hazaribag: 5. Sido Kanhu University, Dumka through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Dumka, P.O. and District-Dumka. 6.Nilambar Pitambar University Medininagar through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 7. Kolhan University, Chaibasa through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District-East Singbhum. 8.The University Grant Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi- 110011, P.O., P.S. & District-Delhi,New Delhi-110 011. 9. Kanti Kumari, Lecturer, Department of History, R.L.S.Y. College, D/o not known to the petitioner, through the Registrar, Ranchi University, Ranchi, P.O. G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District Ranchi. 10. Soni Kumari Tiwari Lecturer, Department of Botany, J.N. College, Dhurwa, D/o not known, through the Registrar, Ranchi University, Ranchi, P.O. G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District Ranchi. 11. Savitri Kumari, Lecturer, Department of Hindi, S.S. Memorial College, Ranchi, D/o not known, through the Registrar, Ranchi 2025:JHHC:18208 16 University, Ranchi, P.O. G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District Ranchi. 12. Dr. Bharti Singh, Lecturer, Department of English, D/o not known, through the Registrar, Ranchi University, Ranchi, P.O. G.P.O., P.S.-Kotwali, District Ranchi. 13. Ashok Kumar Singh, Lecturer, Department of English, s/o not known, through the Registrar, Binoba Bhave University, Hazaribag, P.O. and P.S. Hazaribag, District Hazaribag. 14. Shailendra Kumar Singh, Lecturer, Department of History, s/o not known, through the Registrar, Binoba Bhave University, Hazaribag, P.O. and P.S. Hazaribag, District Hazaribag. 15. Ratnesh Vishwakarma, Lecturer, Department of Hindi, Ranchi College, Ranchi, son of not known to the petitioner, through Registrar, Ranchi University, Ranchi, Main Road, Ranchi, P.O. G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District Ranchi. 16. Kamal Kishore Singh, Lecturer, Department of History, son of not known to the petitioner, through the Registrar, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag, P.O. and P.S. Hazaribag, District Hazaribag. 17. Binod Bihari Mahto Kolanchal University Dhanbad, through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O. P.S. & District-Dhanbad. 18. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi through its vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi. ....Respondents With W.P. (S) No. 4091 of 2020 --------- Anil Kumar, aged about 52 years, Son of Ramanuj Sharma, Resident of Shri Niketan Baladih Polytechnic, Bhuli Road near Vaishali Udyog, Vishunpur, P.O.-Polytechnic Dhanbad, P.S.- Dhanbad, District- Dhanbad, Jharkhand. ....Petitioner Versus 1.The State of Jharkhand through its Director, Higher Education, and Skill Development. Department, Govt. of Jharkhand, Pragati Sadan, Nepal House, Doranda, Ranchi2, P.O. and P.S.-Doranda, District Ranchi. 2. Jharkhand Public Service Commission through its Chairman/Secretary, Circular Road, Ranchi, P.O. and P.S. Lalpur, District-Ranchi. 3. Ranchi University, Ranchi through its Vice- Chancellor/Registrar, Main Road, RanchiP.O., G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi. 2025:JHHC:18208 17 4. Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag through its Vice- Chancellor, Hazaribag, P.O. P.S.and District Hazaribag: 5. Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka Dumka, P.O. P.S.and District-Dumka. 6.Nilambar University Medininagar P.O., P.S.-Daltonganj, District-Palmau. 7. Kolhan University, Chaibasa P.O. & P.S-Chaibasa, District- East Singbhum. 8. Binod Bihari Koylanchal University, Dhanbad, P.O. and P.S. Dhanbad, District-Dhanbad, Jharkhand. 9. University Grants Commission Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110011, P.O., P.S. -Delhi,New Delhi-110 011. 10. The Central Bureau of Investigation through its Director, Plot No. 5B, 10th Floor, A-Wing, C.G.O. Complex, New Delhi-11002, P.O., P.S. New Delhi-10003. 11. The Central Bureau of Investigation, Anti Corruption Branch- 2, Booty Road, Ranchi, P.O. G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District-Ranchi, Jharkhand. 12. Shilpi Baxi, D/o Not known, Resident of presently posted in Doranda College, Department of Chemistry, P.O. and P.S.- Doranda, District-Ranchi, Jharkhand. 13. Dr. Pranita, D/o Not known, P.G. Department of Chemistry, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag, P.O. and. P.S.-Hazaribag, District-Hazaribag, Jharkhand 14. Khalida Mustafa, D/o Not known, Department of Chemistry, St. Columbus College, Hazaribag, P.O. and P.S.-Hazaribag, District-Hazaribag, Jharkhand. [N.B.:- Sl. No. 12, 13 & 14 are in representative capacity. If thought proper order for appearance a public notice may also be kindly passed for selectees & appointees.] 15. Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi through its Vice Chancellor/Registrar, P.O.-G.P.O., P.S. Kotwali, District- Ranchi. ....Respondents --------- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN --------- For the Petitioners : Mr. Shri Krishna Pandey, Adv. Mr. Niladri Shekhar Mukherjee, Adv Mr. Pankaj Kumar, Adv Mr. Aman Mukherjee, Adv Mr. Satya Prakash Mishra, Adv Mr. Arpan Mishra, Adv 2025:JHHC:18208 18 Mr. Abhijit Kumar, Adv For the Resp.-JPSC : Mr. A. Allam, Sr. Adv Mr. Faisal Allam, Adv Mr. Asfia Sultana, Adv Ms. Sushmita Kumari, Adv Mr. Sanjoy Piprawall, Adv Mr. Prince Kumar, Adv Mr. Jay Prakash, Adv Mr. Abhay Prakash, Adv For the Resp-State Mr. Rohit, A.C. to AAG-I Mr. Suman Marandi, A.C. to S.C.-IV Mr. Uttam Kr. Das, A.C. to G.P.-VI Mr. Amitesh Kr. Geasen, A.C. to AAG-IA Mrs. Moushmi Chatterjee, A.C. to G.A.-V For the Ranchi University : Mr. Anoop Kr. Mehta, Adv Mr. Amit Kr. Sinha, Adv For the Kolhan University: Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh, Adv Mr. Sharan Toppo, Adv For the Shyama Pd. Mukherjee University : Mr. Shubhashis Rasik Soren, Adv For the V.B. University : Mrs. Indrani Sen Choudhary, Adv For the Intervenor : Mrs. Ritu Kumar, Adv. For the UOI : Mrs. Niki Sinha, CGC For the NPU : Mr. Radhe Krishan Gupta, Adv Mrs. Pinky Shaw, Adv For the Resp.-UGC : Mr. Jai Prakash Gupta, Adv Ms. Mohini Gupta, Adv --------- CAV On 10.06.2025 Pronounced on:04/07.2025. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 2. Since common issues are involved in all these writ applications, as such it was heard together and decided by this common judgment. 3. Dr. Shree Krishna Pandey, learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner in W.P.(S) no. 1014/2015 [Arun Kumar 2025:JHHC:18208 19 Mishra vs. State of Jharkhand & Ors] had requested to treat the referred case as the lead case which has been duly supported by the other counsels for the respective petitioners of other cases coupled with the fact that a comprehensive affidavit was filed pursuant to an order passed by this Court in the said case; W.P.(S) no. 1014/2015 [Arun Kumar Mishra Case] has been taken as a lead case for proper adjudication of the issue involved in the all these writ applications. Even learned counsels appearing for the Jharkhand Public Service Commission, Universities, Central Bureau of Investigation and State did not object and agreed to assist the Court on facts and laws in reference to all other analogous cases. 4. Based upon the facts as has been narrated in the comprehensive affidavit filed in WPS no. 1014/2025, Dr. Shree Krishna Pandey contended that the present cases have been filed with prayers for quashing the entire process of selection, right from Advertisement till appointments of Lecturers, in different Universities of the State of Jharkhand by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission pursuant to Advertisement no. 01/2007. He taking reference to order dated 22.06.2006 passed in W.P.(S) NO. 1059/2006, asserted that this Court had passed certain directions for the purposes 2025:JHHC:18208 20 of conducting the recruitment process of Lecturers; however, the same was ignored by the respondents, while conducting the recruitment process after Advertisement no. 01/2007. 5. Learned counsel further submits that the Jharkhand Public Service Commission came with the aforementioned Advertisement and in blatant violation of the statutory rules/notifications for the purpose of appointment of Lecturers, declared the result on 15.01.2008. In furtherance of the same, the recommended candidates of the JPSC were appointed by the Universities. It was also submitted that the JPSC with ulterior motive also invited applications for the posts of Readers, Professors, Principals etc, which was not inconformity with order dated 22.06.2006 passed in W.P.(S) no. 1059/2006. However, he confined his arguments only in relation to recruitment process of Lecturers. It was further submitted that during the above process of selection of the Lecturers by the J.P.S.C, mass irregularities was committed by the JPSC leading to lodging of various cases by the State Vigilance Department and subsequently handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation in terms of order dated 14.06.2012 passed in W.P.(PIL) no. 3594/2011 by this Court. 2025:JHHC:18208 21 6. Learned counsel taking reference to letter dated 21.04.2011 (Annexure-12 of the comprehensive affidavit), asserted that the Government had taken a decision to cancel the appointments in relation to four examinations and as such it can be validly said that there were no appointments of any candidates. He accordingly prayed that these writ petitioners who are meritorious and eligible candidates should be given chance for being recruited for the posts they had applied. Accordingly, it has been submitted that the process of appointment of Lecturers in furtherance of Advertisement no. 01/2007 is liable to be quashed in its entirety and these writ petitioners, if eligible, may be given chance for being selected. 7. Learned counsels appearing on behalf of the petitioners of other writ petitions accept the arguments advance by the Dr. SK Pandey. 8. Per contra, Mr. Α.Κ. Mehta, learned counsel for the Ranchi University, submits that the University has acted in terms of section 57 of the University Act and had appointed the lecturers after recommendation of the JPSC. As asserted by the counsel of the petitioners regarding alleged bungling during the recruitment process; the University had no role in 2025:JHHC:18208 22 recruitment process except sending the requisition of the posts vacant. 9. Counsels for the JPSC, vehemently opposed the prayers and arguments advanced on behalf of the petitioners. They further raised the issue of maintainability of the present writ petitions for non-joinder of necessary parties. It was stated that even though the process of recruitment by the JPSC is alleged to have been illegal, yet a third party right has been created, and those third parties are the selected candidates, who are presently in service. The petitioners, who have prayed for quashing of the entire recruitment process in relation to Advertisement no. 01/2007, should have arrayed the successful candidates as party respondents. 10. It was further argued that it is trite law that an unsuccessful candidate cannot raise a question of recruitment process, who have participated and was later declared unsuccessful. Counsel for the JPSC submitted that the CBI has investigated the matter related to the recruitment process of Advertisement no. 01/2007 and pursuant thereto, a charge-sheet has already been filed and the trial is under process. Any question as to whether the recruitment process was malicious or tainted will only be decided by the trial court. As such, the petitioners who are unsuccessful in an 2025:JHHC:18208 23 examination after duly participating; do not have any right to question the recruitment process. 11. This Court in several cases i.e. vide order dated 20.03.2009 in W.P.(C) no. 270/2008 (Jharkhand Ph.D. Dharak Shodh Sangh, Ranchi & Anr vs. State of Jharkhand & Ors); order dated 28.01.2010 in W.P.(S) NO. 973/2008 (Dr. Abhay Shankar vs. State of Jharkhand & Ors.); order dated 21.07.2009 passed in W.P.(C) no. 881/2008 (Shalini Kumari Sharma vs. State of Jharkhand & Ors) etc. has already considered the issue as is being raised regarding the fixation of 40% marks in viva voice and criterion of selection and the writ petitions were dismissed by this Court. The LPA no. 184/2009 filed against the judgment dated 20.03.2009 passed in WPC no. 270/2008 is still pending before this Court; as such, until and same is interfered, the order dated 20.03.2009 should be considered as law of land. 12. Learned Counsel appearing on behalf of CBI, asserts that in compliance of order dated 14.06.2012 passed in W.P.(PIL)no. 3594/2011, the present case related to appointment of Lecturer was investigated and consequent thereof, the charge-sheet is already filed. The Trial Court is proceeding in the matter. 2025:JHHC:18208 24 13. Having heard learned Counsels for the rival parties, the issues which need consideration are:- (i) Whether this writ petition is maintainable, without joining the necessary party viz the successful candidates, who are now in service? (ii) Whether the petitioners, who were unsuccessful candidates do have any right to challenge the recruitment process after duly participating in the examination? 14. It is an admitted fact that JPSC issued advertisement no. 01/2007 and the recruitment process was completed by declaring the result. The successful and recommended candidates were accordingly offered appointment letters and they joined the service. Subsequently, there was much hue and cry raised regarding the malpractice, bungling of the recruitment process, which ultimately led the matter to be investigated by the State Vigilance Department. Later, in terms of order dated 14.06.2012 passed in W.P.(PIL) no 3594/2011 of this Court, the cases of vigilance were handed over to the CBI, who investigated the matter and has submitted charge-sheet. As on date the trial is proceeding awaiting the outcome of the alleged illegality. 15. Now so far, the first issue is concerned i.e. regarding the maintainability of the present writ petitions; the petitioners’ counsel have argued that when the recruitment 2025:JHHC:18208 25 process was itself tainted and further when the Government had decided to cancel the appointments so made, does not entails that all successful candidates should be arrayed as parties for the present case. The writ petition is thus maintainable. At the outset, before adverting to answer the first issue; this Court would like to clarify that repeated query was raised to learned counsel of the respective petitioners, as to whether they wish to array the others successful candidates as party respondents, as any order passed by this Court may have bearing on them; however, none of counsel representing the respective petitioners stated that he had any intent to array them as party and the matter may be decided on the basis of argument advanced by them. 16. The factum of arraying the necessary parties who would be vitally affected by the order passed by the Court is no longer res integra. The Hon'ble Supreme Court in case of Prabodh Verma & Ors. vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors1 has held as follows: " 50…….A High Court ought not to hear and dispose of a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution without the persons who would be vitally affected by its judgment being before it as respondents or at least some of them being before it as respondents in a representative capacity if their number is too large to join them as respondents individually, and, if the petitioners refuse to so join them, the High Court ought to dismiss the petition for non-joinder of necessary parties. 1 [1984 (4) SCC 251 2025:JHHC:18208 26 Further, in the case of J.S. Yadav vs State of U.P.,2 it has been held as under:- “31.No order can be passed behind the back of a person adversely affecting him and such an order, if passed, is liable to be ignored being not binding on such a party as the same has been passed in violation of the principles of natural justice.' As a matter of fact, the Hon’ble Apex Court in an unequivocal term has held that the litigant has to ensure that the necessary party is before the Court, be it a plaintiff or a defendant, otherwise the proceeding will have to fail. In service jurisprudence, if an unsuccessful candidate challenges the selection process, he is bound to implead at least some of the successful candidates in representative capacity. The Hon’ble Supreme Court thus held that “in view of the aforesaid enunciation of law, we are disposed to think that in such a case when all the appointees were not impleaded, the writ petition was defective and hence, no relief could have been granted to the writ petitioners”. 17. As stated above, despite opportunity granted to the Counsels of the petitioners and also in view of I.A. no. 3802/2021 filed in W.P.(S) no. 827/2011, they declined to array the successful candidates as party respondent in the 2 [2011 (6) SCC 570] 2025:JHHC:18208 27 case. On the contrary, learned counsel representing the petitioners, argued that there was vide spread corruption in the JPSC and it is difficult to identify each individual, as such, there is no requirement of notices. 18. The argument of the petitioners appears to be fallacy for the reason that the selected candidates, who had joined the services in the year 2008-09 has now obtain an indefeasible right, despite the fact that the whole recruitment process was tainted, as is being alleged and now in trial before the CBI Court. Unless, the trial Court comes to a conclusive finding regarding the truthfulness of recruitment process, it would be futile attempt for the Court to comment on the same. As such, the successful candidates are the necessary parties to be heard before any order is passed on the recruitment process. Having considered above facts, this Court is of the firm opinion that the present writ is defective for non-joinder of necessary parties and thus is not maintainable. 19. Further, considering the second issue, it is well settled proposition of law that an unsuccessful candidate cannot challenge the advertisement and procedure of selection after participating in the same. The Hon'ble 2025:JHHC:18208 28 Supreme Court in the case of Ramesh Chandra Shah & Ors. vs Anil Joshi& Ors.3, has held as under:- "18. It is settled law that a person who consciously takes part in the process of selection cannot, thereafter, turn around and question the method of selection and its outcome." Further in the case of Om Prakash Shukla vs. Akhilesh Kumar Shukla & Ors.4 a three-Judge Bench of the Hon'ble Apex Court ruled that when the petitioner appeared in the examination without protest, he was not entitled to challenge the result of the examination. 20. In the present set of cases, even though, there has been allegation of gross illegality, while conducting the recruitment process leading to filing of cases by the State Vigilance Department and later investigated by the CBI and filing of the charge-sheet; yet, the same is still under trial and would depend on the findings of the concerned Court after the trial is concluded. Thus, this issue is also decided against the petitioners. 21. It is worth mentioning here that during the course of argument, the petitioners' counsel much emphasized on letter dated 21.04.2011 issued by the Personnel, Administrative Reform and Rajbhasa Department, Government of Jharkhand that a decision was taken that all 3 [2013 (11) SCC 309] 4 1986 Supp SCC 285 2025:JHHC:18208 29 illegal recruitment should be cancelled, as such, in other words there is no appointment in terms of the decision of the Government. However, the letter dated 21.04.2011 does only points that a decision is taken for terminating the appointment of all four examinations conducted by the JPSC. However, the Counsel failed to bring any single letter of termination issued by the Government. The State Counsel is also unable to substantiate the decision of the government by producing any such letter of termination during the hearing of the case. 22. The further challenge by the petitioners regarding the procedure adopted in selection process has already been decided by this Court and requires no further consideration. 23. Having considered the facts as stated above and argument advanced before this Court, no relief can be granted to these petitioners at this stage. 24. Accordingly, all these writ applications stand dismissed. Pending I.As. if any, also stand disposed of. (Deepak Roshan, J.) Amardeep/-