The Supreme Court, today (24th Sept) led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, will review petitions on Sept 24 concerning sub-classification within Scheduled Castes for reservation benefits. The Court had previously ruled that states can implement such classifications based on data demonstrating backwardness. This decision overturned a past ruling affirming SCs as a homogeneous class.
The Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday (April 3rd), questioned the state government on a controversial petition challenging 30% horizontal reservation for domiciled women in government jobs. The petition challenges a provision of the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission Act, alleging it exceeds constitutional limitations. The court scheduled the next hearing for May 7. (Words: 49)
Today(on 12th march),The Allahabad High Court has ruled out EWS reservations in the recruitment of 69,000 assistant teachers in Uttar Pradesh, sparking debates on the challenges of implementing such policies in government recruitment. The decision, based on timing and legal frameworks, has implications for future reservation application in government hiring processes, leaving some petitioners without anticipated benefits.
On Thursday, Supreme Court of India has upheld Rajasthan’s two-child policy for public employment, stating it is non-discriminatory and constitutional. This ruling, involving ex-serviceman Ramji Lal Jat, rejected his constable application under Rule 24(4) of the Rajasthan Police Subordinate Service Rules, 1989, emphasizing the promotion of family planning.