Shubhangi Singh v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Bal Vikas and Pushtahar Deptt. Lko. and 5 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Special Appeal 185 of 2025; Shubhangi Singh v. State of U.P. (Bal Vikas and Pushtahar Deptt.); appeal against Single Judge order dated 05.05.2025 in Writ - A No. 4250 of 2025; post reserved for EWS inadvertently advertised as unreserved on department portal; Committee constituted by District Magistrate left seat vacant; contradictory communication of District Programme Officer, Sitapur (Annexure No. 10, page 78 paper book) saying post reserved for General category and EWS candidate cannot be selected; contradictory stand of State; specific instructions sought; listed on 15.01.2026; interim/procedural order dated December 18, 2025; no statutes or precedents discussed.
What did the court decide?
Interlocutory relief only: time effectively granted for the Standing Counsel to furnish specific instructions in relation to the State's contradictory stand before the next hearing; the appeal is listed for 15.01.2026. No substantive relief granted and no adjudication on merits.