Prolonged Service Litigations Blocking Appointments Flagged; Court Calls for Judicial Introspection: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India, in a judgment delivered on 15 January 2026, has cautioned that prolonged and recurring service litigation is pushing public recruitment processes into a state of perpetual flux. The Court emphasized that service rules must be interpreted in a manner that ensures timely completion of selection processes and appointment of the most suitable candidates, rather than allowing uncertainty to linger for years. Bench of the Supreme…