Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Gauhati High Court Reverses Discharge Orders in APSC Scam
Imagine some people were accused of cheating to get jobs.
The government fired them, but a court said the government didn't follow the rules correctly.
The court has now reversed this decision.
The court has ordered that most of those fired, if they've finished their trial period, must get their jobs back.
The government is now figuring out what to do next and is talking to legal experts.
The criminal investigations and the trials of the accused will still proceed.
This situation involves arguments about following correct procedures in the law.
Gauhati High Court set aside discharge orders for APSC scam accused candidates.
The government plans to consult with legal experts to determine its next steps.
The court cited procedural lapses by the state government as a factor in the ruling.
Around 48 candidates are now eligible for reinstatement within 50 days.
Disciplinary proceedings and criminal trials against the candidates will continue.
- Who
- Gauhati High Court, APSC scam accused, State Government.
- What
- Gauhati High Court overturned discharge orders of APSC scam accused.
- When
- June 28
- Where
- Guwahati
- Why
- Due to procedural lapses by the State government.
Government's Perspective
Court's Perspective
Candidate Status
Government's Perspective
Initially discharged candidates
Court's Perspective
Candidates who have completed probation period will be reinstated.
- Court
- Gauhati High Court
- Accused
- APSC scam candidates
- Order Outcome
- Discharge orders set aside
- Reinstatement Deadline
- 50 days
- Government Action
- Consulting legal experts
- Constitutional Article
- 311(2)