The National Highways Authority of India told the Delhi High Court it might change its decision to use CLAT-PG scores for hiring lawyers. NHAI also said it has extended the last date for applications from September 10 to September 25.
Delhi, 8 Sep 2025
The National Highways Authority of India told the Delhi High Court it might change its decision to use CLAT-PG scores for hiring lawyers. NHAI also said it has extended the last date for applications from September 10 to September 25.
Court hearing on NHAI recruitment rules
The Delhi High Court heard a case about NHAI's new rules for hiring lawyers. A lawyer named Shannu Bahgel filed the case. He said CLAT-PG scores should not be used for hiring lawyers. CLAT-PG is a test for students who want to study law after their first degree. The court said this test is for studying, not for getting jobs. The court will hear the case again on September 18.
Concerns about NHAI's hiring process
NHAI wanted to hire 44 young lawyers using CLAT-PG scores from 2022 onwards. Many people think this is not fair. They say it leaves out good lawyers who did not take the CLAT-PG test. The court thinks NHAI's plan might not be right. NHAI is now thinking about changing its rules. This might help more lawyers apply for these jobs. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Monday informed the Delhi High Court that it was likely to reconsider the decision making scores of CLAT-PG a basis for the recruitment of lawyers. A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela was also informed by…
There does not appear to be any reasonable or rational nexus between the objects sought to be achieved and the basis of preparation of merit for such selection
The Delhi High Court will hear this case again on September 18. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
Updated 9 Sep 2025, 03:13 IST; source: link
