In Brief
This consolidated appeal challenges a civil service selection process for PTI positions where the selection criteria were altered after the written examination without notice to candidates. The marks awarded in the oral interview were highly disparate compared to written test performance, indicating lack of transparency. The High Court found that the changed criteria were never officially notified and candidates were unaware of the modified process until results were published. The Supreme Court held that such arbitrary changes cannot bind candidates through estoppel. Appellants' continuance in office rested solely on interim orders, which remain conditional on litigation outcomes. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the selection and order a fresh selection process, subject to modifications regarding age and other practical considerations."
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