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    “Unreserved Means Open to Merit”: Supreme Court Says Reserved Category Candidates Can Claim General Seats on Higher Scores
    “Unreserved Means Open to Merit”: Supreme Court Says Reserved Category Candidates Can Claim General Seats on Higher Scores
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    “Unreserved Means Open to Merit”: Supreme Court Says Reserved Category Candidates Can Claim General Seats on Higher Scores

    The Supreme Court of India ruled that SC, ST and OBC candidates scoring above the general category cut-off must be adjusted against unreserved seats. The Court clarified that unreserved seats are an open merit pool, not a quota meant only for general category candidates.

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    ‘No Automatic Job Right from Waiting List’: Supreme Court Clears Law on Expired Reserve Lists
    ‘No Automatic Job Right from Waiting List’: Supreme Court Clears Law on Expired Reserve Lists
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    ‘No Automatic Job Right from Waiting List’: Supreme Court Clears Law on Expired Reserve Lists

    The Supreme Court has ruled that candidates in a waiting or reserve list have no automatic right to appointment once the list expires. The Court also held that the Rajasthan Public Service Commission can challenge appointment orders even if the State government does not appeal.

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    Delhi High Court Pulls Up Govt, Orders Welfare Scheme for Advocates’ Clerks Within 6 Weeks
    Delhi High Court Pulls Up Govt, Orders Welfare Scheme for Advocates’ Clerks Within 6 Weeks
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    Delhi High Court Pulls Up Govt, Orders Welfare Scheme for Advocates’ Clerks Within 6 Weeks

    The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi government to frame a welfare scheme for advocates’ clerks within six weeks, rejecting the State’s claim that such a scheme is unnecessary. The Court held that bar clerks play a vital role in the justice system and their contribution cannot be ignored.

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    "Supreme Court Slams Misuse of Dowry Law: Warns Against Naming Husband’s Relatives Without Proof"
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    Supreme Court Dismisses PIL for Gender-Neutral Dowry, Maintenance Laws: “Tell Us Which Provisions Are Not Misused?”

    The Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL seeking gender-neutral provisions in dowry harassment (Section 498A IPC) and maintenance laws, questioning the claim of biased misuse. The bench remarked, “We understand this would make a spicy news item, but tell us which provisions are not being misused?”

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