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High Court declares Haryana PSC's actions unconstitutional
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 01:45 AM
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that the Haryana Public Service Commission acted in a manner contrary to constitutional provisions.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a verdict stating that the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) acted in an unconstitutional fashion. The court's observation was made in response to a petition challenging the commission's recent recruitment procedures.
According to the judgment, certain steps taken by HPSC violated the principles enshrined in the Constitution, particularly those relating to fairness and transparency in public appointments. The bench directed the commission to review its processes and ensure compliance with constitutional mandates.
The ruling underscores the judiciary's role in overseeing state agencies and safeguarding merit‑based recruitment. HPSC officials are expected to file a compliance report with the court within a stipulated timeframe.
According to the judgment, certain steps taken by HPSC violated the principles enshrined in the Constitution, particularly those relating to fairness and transparency in public appointments. The bench directed the commission to review its processes and ensure compliance with constitutional mandates.
The ruling underscores the judiciary's role in overseeing state agencies and safeguarding merit‑based recruitment. HPSC officials are expected to file a compliance report with the court within a stipulated timeframe.