STATE OF U.P. . vs NIKHILESHWAR KUMAR DIXIT — C.A. No. 2245/2006

Case Summary: STATE OF U.P. v. NIKHILESHWAR KUMAR DIXIT (C.A. 2245/2006) The Supreme Court set aside the High Court Division Bench order that had granted the respondent, an ex-serviceman and retired IAF Sergeant, automatic appointment to Platoon Commander. The Court found the Division Bench had improperly cleared the respondent based on physical appearance rather than actual test performance. However, recognizing the respondent's provisional selection and successful written examination performance, the Court directed a fresh physical efficiency test within four weeks under existing standards, with appointment to follow within two weeks if he passes; failure ends his claim. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.