The Supreme Court of India ruled that determining “creamy layer” status in the Other Backward Classes category for the Civil Services Examination cannot rely solely on income, emphasizing parental social status and service position under established guidelines.
The Supreme Court has ruled that State governments cannot prescribe additional or different eligibility conditions for appointing Drug Inspectors beyond what is provided under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules. Recruitment must strictly follow the qualifications notified by the Central Government, and State service rules cannot override central law.
