In a recent judgment, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior Bench, protected the rights of a teaching job aspirant who faced technical hurdles in applying for a crucial recruitment exam. The case, Manish Kumar Mahour vs. State of M.P. & Others (W.P. No. 7175/2025), was successfully argued by Advocate Sourav Singh Tomar, who ensured that his client was not unfairly excluded from the teacher recruitment process due to an Aadhaar card mismatch.
Case Background
The petitioner, Manish Kumar Mahour, had applied for recruitment as a Middle School Teacher back in 2018 and successfully cleared the preliminary examination. In 2024, when the authorities invited applications for the main examination, he faced a major hurdle: his Aadhaar card had been canceled by UIDAI and replaced with a new number. Because the online portal only accepted the old Aadhaar number, the system rejected his application, threatening his chance to appear for the main exam.
Arguments by Advocate Sourav Singh Tomar
Advocate Tomar argued that the petitioner had not made any false declarations or attempted any manipulation. The mismatch was purely due to UIDAI’s administrative action of issuing a new Aadhaar number, and denying the petitioner a chance to apply would be unjust and contrary to the principles of fair opportunity in public recruitment. He urged the court to direct the authorities to accept the new Aadhaar details and allow the petitioner to proceed with his application.
Court’s Decision
The High Court acknowledged the unique nature of the issue and ruled that the petitioner was not at fault. It directed the authorities to verify the authenticity of the new Aadhaar card and, if found genuine, process his application so that he could appear for the main examination within the stipulated timeline (10–17 March 2025).
This ruling ensured that technical glitches would not rob a deserving candidate of his opportunity, sending a strong message about fairness and flexibility in recruitment processes.
Impact of the Judgment
This judgment safeguards aspirants from losing opportunities due to administrative or technical discrepancies beyond their control. It also highlights how timely legal action and effective representation—like that provided by Advocate Sourav Singh Tomar—can restore fairness and protect careers.