Jharkhand High Court Refuses to Stay Cancellation of Civil Judge Examination, Issues Notice to State Government and JPSC

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-09-07 20:37:00

Legal battles surrounding recruitment controversies in Jharkhand escalated on Monday as the Jharkhand High Court declined to grant an interim stay on the state government's notification cancelling the Civil Judge Junior Division examination. Presided over by Justice Deepak Roshan, the court heard three separate writ petitions challenging the administrative decision to scrap the recruitment process. While refusing an immediate stay, the bench issued formal notices to the Jharkhand government and the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), demanding comprehensive counter-affidavits before setting the next date of hearing for September 29, 2026.

Petitioners Argue TDPL Had No Role, Demand Stay on Cancellation

During the proceedings, senior counsels appearing for the petitioners—including Aditya Bhaskar and Ayush Kumar Verma—argued vehemently against the sweeping government order. Represented by advocates Nilesh Kumar, A.K. Kashyap, Abhay Anand, and Sonal, the applicants submitted that the private agency TDPL (Trishakti Data Processing Limited) had absolutely no role or involvement in conducting the Civil Judge Junior Division examination. Consequently, they contended that claims of systematic irregularities or paper leaks were unfounded regarding this specific test, urging the court to put a stay on the government's cancellation order to protect the interests of successful candidates.

CID Investigation and Government's Stance on TDPL-Linked Exams

The state government's decision to scrap the examination stems directly from sweeping administrative directives issued by the Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms, and Official Language. Following startling facts uncovered during a Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probe into recruitment irregularities, the state government had announced the cancellation of multiple competitive examinations linked to TDPL. Furthermore, authorities ordered an extensive probe into potential irregularities across all recruitment examinations conducted in the state from 2014 onward, leading to the controversial annulment of the civil judge selection process. With the High Court refusing immediate relief, the future of the recruitment cycle now hinges on the formal responses expected from the state and JPSC on September 29.

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