Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Delhi HC Rejects NHAI's CLAT-PG Lawyer Recruitment
The Delhi High Court said NHAI can't use CLAT-PG test scores to hire lawyers.
The court explained that this test is for students who want to go to law school.
It's not a good way to choose people for jobs.
The court said that NHAI's way of choosing lawyers wasn't fair because it only looked at the test scores.
Even if someone got zero points on the test, they could still be considered.
This didn't make sense, according to the court.
Delhi High Court overturned an NHAI recruitment notification.
The notification mandated CLAT-PG scores as the sole selection criterion.
The court ruled the criteria lacked a rational basis for employment.
Court stated CLAT-PG is for higher education, not employment suitability.
The ruling invalidated a 2023 NHAI notification.
- Who
- Delhi High Court and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- What
- Quashed NHAI's recruitment notification using CLAT-PG scores for lawyer selection.
- When
- September 24
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- The court found no link between CLAT-PG scores and job suitability.
Petitioner
NHAI
Selection Basis
Petitioner
CLAT-PG scores are unsuitable for assessing suitability for employment.
NHAI
NHAI considered CLAT-PG scores as a benchmark for selecting legal professionals.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Affected
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- Action
- Quashed NHAI notification
- Basis of Quash
- Using CLAT-PG scores for recruitment
- Date of Ruling
- September 24, 2024
Sources
Delhi HC Quashes NHAI’s CLAT-PG Lawyer Recruitment Notification
Delhi HC Quashes NHAI Notification Making CLAT-PG Scores Sole Basis for Lawyer Recruitment
Delhi HC junks NHAI notification on recruiting lawyers based on CLAT-PG score
