Authority: Supreme Court of India (Civil Appellate Jurisdiction)
Order Date: July 29, 2026
Case Overview
- Appellant: N. M. Shanoj, a physically challenged candidate, filed Civil Appeal No.10232/2016 against the State of Kerala and others.
- Respondents: State of Kerala and the Kerala Public Service Commission.
- The dispute arose from the recruitment process for persons with disabilities; within the rank‑list validity, only the top ten candidates were recommended for appointment, while the appellant was ranked 17th.
- No vacancy existed during the rank‑list period; subsequently, the Commission conducted a special recruitment drive, but the appellant did not submit an application, thereby missing the opportunity.
- Counsel for the appellant was Ms. Bindu A.; counsel for the respondent was Mr. Vipin Nair. The bench comprised Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Sheel Nagu.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court dismissed the civil appeal in terms of the signed order dated July 29, 2026.
- All pending applications, if any, were ordered disposed of.
Topics: Disability Recruitment, Public Service Appointment