SLP(C) No. 014375 / 2010

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Even when an SLP is dismissed on merits, the Supreme Court may, in exercise of its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, issue protective directions restraining the State and its instrumentalities from applying age-bar restrictions against petitioners in future recruitment processes, where such relief is warranted by the facts and circumstances. As analysed on casestatus.in, this reflects the principle that dismissal of special leave does not necessarily foreclose equitable relief in service matters. A Public Service Commission cannot invoke age eligibility bars against identifiable applicants when specifically restrained by a Supreme Court direction.