Union Public Service Commission — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Union of India vs. Dr. Subramanian Swamy

2016

This landmark judgment clarified the binding nature of UPSC recommendations in recruitment matters and reinforced the Commission's constitutional independence. The Supreme Court…

State of Haryana vs. Subash Chander Marwaha

1974

This case established the distinction between UPSC's binding recommendations in recruitment matters and advisory role in disciplinary proceedings. The Supreme Court clarified that…

Keshav Chandra vs. Union of India

1980

This judgment reinforced UPSC's procedural independence and limited judicial interference in the Commission's internal evaluation methods. The Supreme Court held that UPSC's…

Ajay Kumar Choudhary vs. Union of India

2015

This case dealt with UPSC's discretion in conducting re-examinations and the validity of examination results. The Supreme Court upheld UPSC's decision to cancel and re-conduct an…

Indra Sawhney vs. Union of India (Mandal Commission Case)

1992

While primarily about reservation policy, this case had significant implications for UPSC's role in implementing reservation provisions in civil services. The Supreme Court's…

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