SC Bars Reopening Past Appointments After Creamy Layer Verdict
· India · Indian Express, Times of India
The Supreme Court has ruled that its 2015 'creamy layer' judgment cannot be applied retroactively to reopen appointments made before its decision. The verdict specifically addresses government job reservations for economically advanced sections within Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The court emphasized that the 2015 ruling, which excluded wealthier individuals from OBC quotas, was prospective in nature and cannot revive earlier appointments that were made under the previous system. This decision affects government employees and aspirants across states with reservation policies.
Why it matters
Over 100,000 government job aspirants and current employees in states with reservation quotas face uncertainty about their career progression and promotion prospects due to the retroactive effect ruling. The judgment closes a legal loophole that previously allowed some individuals to benefit from OBC reservations despite meeting income criteria.
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