Union Of India vs G. Kiran
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Case Significance
Union Of India vs G. Kiran is a Supreme Court of India decision dated January 6, 2026 (citation: insc-2026-15). The appeal concerned whether a reserved category IFS candidate who availed relaxation in Prelims could be treated as general merit for cadre allocation. The Supreme Court held that having availed relaxed standard, the candidate cannot be treated as selected on general standard for insider vacancy allocation. The bench comprised Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi. The judgment was delivered by Justice J.K. Maheshwari.
This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 7 case citations.
Summary
The appeal concerned whether a reserved category IFS candidate who availed relaxation in Prelims could be treated as general merit for cadre allocation. The Supreme Court held that having availed relaxed standard, the candidate cannot be treated as selected on general standard for insider vacancy allocation.
What was the outcome of Union Of India vs G. Kiran?
The appeal concerned whether a reserved category IFS candidate who availed relaxation in Prelims could be treated as general merit for cadre allocation. The Supreme Court held that having availed rela...
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Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2026-15)