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Jharkhand HC Names Retired Judge to Protect Candidates from SIT Scrutiny
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 09:37 PM
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The Jharkhand High Court has appointed a retired judge to oversee the recruitment process, aiming to prevent harassment of candidates by the Special Investigation Team.
The Jharkhand High Court today appointed a retired High Court judge to supervise the ongoing recruitment drive, following concerns that candidates were facing undue pressure from the Special Investigation Team (SIT). The appointment is intended to ensure that the selection process remains transparent and that no candidate is harassed during investigations.
The court cited reports of candidates receiving repeated calls and visits from SIT officials, which raised questions about the fairness of the recruitment. By bringing a senior judicial officer into the oversight role, the court aims to create a buffer that protects applicants from potential intimidation.
The decision is expected to streamline the recruitment, allowing the selection panel to focus on merit while the retired judge monitors compliance with procedural norms. It also signals the court’s commitment to upholding the integrity of public service appointments.
Legal experts say the move could set a precedent for other states facing similar challenges, reinforcing the need for independent oversight in recruitment processes.
The court cited reports of candidates receiving repeated calls and visits from SIT officials, which raised questions about the fairness of the recruitment. By bringing a senior judicial officer into the oversight role, the court aims to create a buffer that protects applicants from potential intimidation.
The decision is expected to streamline the recruitment, allowing the selection panel to focus on merit while the retired judge monitors compliance with procedural norms. It also signals the court’s commitment to upholding the integrity of public service appointments.
Legal experts say the move could set a precedent for other states facing similar challenges, reinforcing the need for independent oversight in recruitment processes.