OBC Reservation Row: Top Court Agrees to Hear Centre's Plea
What Happened
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Centre’s plea against its March ruling that parental income alone cannot decide OBC creamy layer status. The verdict said the social status and category of parents’ jobs must also be considered, especially for children of PSU and private-sector employees.
Key Takeaways
The Centre says implementing the ruling retrospectively could disrupt civil services selections and affect nearly 100 OBC candidates awaiting service allocation. The case will determine how creamy layer criteria are applied going forward.