The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea filed by scores of UPSC aspirants, who had exhausted their last attempt in October 2020 exam amid Covid-19, seeking an extra chance at the prestigious civil services exam. The top court had reserved the judgement on February 9.

The Centre had told the Supreme Court that it is not in favour of one-time relaxation to UPSC civil service aspirants, to those who are age-barred, as it will be discriminatory to other candidates. Pronouncing the judgment, a bench comprising Justices Indu Malhotra and Ajay Rastogi said "the petition is dismissed." However, the court praised the counsel for petitioners.