Supreme Court slams Tripura Govt — can’t change recruitment rules mid-game!
The Supreme Court held that the State of Tripura cannot cancel an ongoing recruitment process based on a new executive policy. Executive instructions cannot override statutory rules, and changing selection criteria after the process has begun is arbitrary and violates candidates’ legitimate expectations.
Court:
Supreme Court of India
Case:
Partha Das & Ors. vs. The State of Tripura & Ors.
(along with connected civil appeals)
Date of Judgement:
August 28, 2025
Act:
Tripura State Rifles Act, 1983 and Rules, 1984;
Tripura Civil Service Rules, 1967;
Tripura Police Service Rules;
Boilers Act, 1923 (in connected matters)