NHAI recruitment criteria based on CLAT (PG) score legally not tenable

Shannu Baghel Vs Union of India & Anr (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court held that CLAT(PG) examination is conducted for purposes of making admission to Post Graduate courses and not for offering public employment. Accordingly, NHAI recruitment criteria on the merit in CLAT (PG) is legally untenable and hence quashed. Facts- The proceedings of this writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India has been instituted by an advocate practicing before this Court taking exception to the notification issued by the National Highways Authorities of India on 11.08.2025 for engagement...