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Nirmala Devi & Ors. v. State of Haryana & Ors. — Punjab & Haryana High Court Rejects "Negative Fee Waiver", Says Candidates Can't Be Made Ineligible for Paying Application Fee Despite Exemption

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has rejected what it called the "Doctrine of Negative Fee Waiver," holding that candidates cannot be denied age-relaxation benefits merely because they paid an application fee out of caution despite being exempted from it.

Decided: 08 Sep 2026

Justice Harpreet Singh Brar

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