The Kerala High Court has held that publishing court pleadings on the PSC website is not a valid method of serving notices to litigants in recruitment disputes.
Kerala HC: Website Publication Not Valid Service of Notice
The Kerala High Court has ruled that merely publishing pleadings and interim orders on the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) website cannot be considered valid service of notice on affected candidates. This decision arose from the case of Henna PK & ors v State of Kerala & ors.
A Division Bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and Muralee Krishna emphasized the need for proper notice to ensure all parties are adequately informed of legal proceedings, particularly in recruitment disputes.
This ruling is significant for practitioners involved in government recruitment and employment law, as it delineates the boundaries of acceptable notice procedures. Lawyers should ensure adherence to traditional methods of serving notices to avoid procedural challenges.
Citations
- Henna PK & ors v State of Kerala (2026) KHC
