Irfan Ahmad Hakak v. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir & Ors
2026 INSC 11049 October 202610 min read
Supreme Court: Ambiguity in Experience Criterion Must Be Construed in Candidate’s Favour, Experience Can Precede M.Lib
The Supreme Court held that ambiguity in the experience criterion for the post of Librarian must be construed in favour of the candidate, and experience gained while pursuing M.Lib is valid.
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- Case Name
- Irfan Ahmad Hakak v. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir & Ors.
- Citation
- 2026 INSC 1104
- Bench
- Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Shree Chandrashekhar
- Date of Judgment
- October 9, 2026
- Area of Law
- Service Law — Eligibility Criteria — Experience Requirement — M.Lib Qualification — Interpretation of Advertisement
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