Allahabad High Court Orders Appointment of Woman as Civil Judge after 5-Year Battle

The Allahabad High Court has ordered the appointment of a 33-year-old woman as a Civil Judge, marking the end of her five-year-long legal battle. The woman, identified as Janhvi, had been fighting for justice after she was denied the post of Civil Judge due to a discrepancy in her exam results.

Janhvi had appeared for the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service Civil Judge (Junior Division) Examination in 2018. After the exam results were declared, she discovered that her marks in the English language paper had been incorrectly calculated, leaving her short by just two marks for the required cut-off. Despite fulfilling all other eligibility criteria, Janhvi was denied the position of Civil Judge due to this minor discrepancy.

In 2021, Janhvi approached the Allahabad High Court, seeking a re-calculation of her marks and the subsequent appointment. Her legal team argued that the denial of her appointment was unjust, particularly given the minor difference of just two marks, which had kept her from securing the position she had rightfully earned.

A division bench of Justice Saumitra Dayal Singh and Justice Donadi Ramesh delivered a landmark judgment, ruling in favor of Janhvi. The court observed that the judicial appointment had been wrongfully denied to the Scheduled Caste (SC) candidate through no fault of her own. The bench highlighted the importance of ensuring fairness in public service appointments and noted the undue delay caused by the examination process.

In its order, the court also recommended the creation of a supernumerary post for Janhvi, considering the six-year delay since the examination was conducted. This recommendation ensures that she will be appointed as a Civil Judge without further delay, even if there are no immediate vacancies available.

This ruling marks a momentous victory for Janhvi and sets an important precedent in the fight for justice, particularly in cases involving discrepancies in examination results. The judgment underscores the importance of transparency, fairness, and accountability in public service appointments, especially when it affects an individual’s career and future prospects.