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Jharkhand HC appoints retired judge to safeguard recruitment candidates from SIT
✍️ newindianexpress.com
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 01:45 PM
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The Jharkhand High Court has named a retired High Court judge to monitor the recruitment process and protect applicants from alleged harassment by the Special Investigation Team.
The Jharkhand High Court intervened in a recruitment controversy by appointing a retired High Court judge as an overseer. The move aims to ensure that candidates participating in the selection process are not subjected to undue pressure or harassment by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) overseeing the case.
According to the court order, the retired judge will act as a neutral authority, reviewing complaints and verifying that the recruitment procedures remain transparent and fair. This step comes after concerns were raised that the SIT's actions might intimidate or disadvantage legitimate applicants.
Legal experts note that such judicial oversight is intended to restore confidence among aspirants and uphold the integrity of public recruitment. The High Court has directed the SIT to cooperate fully with the appointed judge and to refrain from any actions that could be perceived as coercive.
The decision underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding merit‑based appointments and preventing administrative overreach in state‑run recruitment drives.
According to the court order, the retired judge will act as a neutral authority, reviewing complaints and verifying that the recruitment procedures remain transparent and fair. This step comes after concerns were raised that the SIT's actions might intimidate or disadvantage legitimate applicants.
Legal experts note that such judicial oversight is intended to restore confidence among aspirants and uphold the integrity of public recruitment. The High Court has directed the SIT to cooperate fully with the appointed judge and to refrain from any actions that could be perceived as coercive.
The decision underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding merit‑based appointments and preventing administrative overreach in state‑run recruitment drives.