HC quashes appt of 935 Nagalandpolice constables

Kohima: The Gauhati HC on Friday quashed the appointments of 935 police constables in Nagaland, who were recruited without any advertisement.
These appointments were made by the Nagaland govt between January 2018 and October 2019.
Justice Devashis Baruah passed the verdict on a writ petition filed by an unemployed youth in 2022.
The court asked the Nagaland govt to make arrangements for holding fresh selections by issuing proper advertisements in well-circulated newspapers of the state.
The judge said the process of selection should be completed at the earliest and preferably within six months from the date of the judgement.
The court said those whose appointments have been set aside would be eligible to participate in the fresh selection process.
The bench also ordered relaxation of the upper age limit for the aspirants, but not in the basic qualifications and physical criteria of the department.
Justice Baruah also stated that the govt may allow the 935 appointees to remain in service for six months or till such time fresh appointments are made, whichever is earlier. PTI