Overview

• The single-judge bench of Justice Sameer Jain on August 28 annulled the SI-2021 process for 859 posts, which drew about 7.97 lakh examinees.
• The judgment cites active involvement of the then RPSC chairman and six members, notes manipulation reaching the interview stage, and says separating clean candidates was not feasible.
• The court directed that cancelled vacancies be carried into a fresh recruitment cycle and that 2021 candidates be allowed to reappear, with the state now examining the order for implementation.
• The SOG/SIT probe has reported over 120 arrests, including 54 trainee SIs, exam brokers and former RPSC members such as Ramu Ram Raika and Babulal Katara.
• The state had told the court on July 1 it would not cancel the process citing 6.3% taint, the law minister now claims the court did not cancel the exam despite the order, and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot accuses the government of double standards.