New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- In a major development, the Rajasthan High Court on Thursday cancelled the 2021 sub-inspector (SI) recruitment process following allegations of widespread paper leaks and collusion.

The high court had reserved the verdict in the case on August 14 after hearing arguments from all parties concerned.

The judgment has sparked sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who have accused the BJP government led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma of misleading the youth and failing to act in a timely manner.

On August 13, 2024, several petitions demanding the cancellation of the SI recruitment were filed in the Rajasthan High Court.

During the hearings, the state government clarified that it did not intend to cancel the re...