Railway Protection Force vs Prem Chand Kumar
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Case Significance
Railway Protection Force vs Prem Chand Kumar is a Supreme Court of India decision dated September 9, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1083). Recruitment dispute about whether reserved category candidates who availed relaxation in physical measurements could migrate to unreserved category seats in RPF ancillary services. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that relaxation in physical standards based on gender or ethnic background does not bar migration to unreserved seats. The bench comprised Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Surya Kant. The judgment was delivered by Justice Joymalya Bagchi.
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Summary
Recruitment dispute about whether reserved category candidates who availed relaxation in physical measurements could migrate to unreserved category seats in RPF ancillary services. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that relaxation in physical standards based on gender or ethnic background does not bar migration to unreserved seats.
What was the outcome of Railway Protection Force vs Prem Chand Kumar?
Recruitment dispute about whether reserved category candidates who availed relaxation in physical measurements could migrate to unreserved category seats in RPF ancillary services. The Supreme Court d...
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Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1083)