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Creamy layer verdict only for those who challenged government decision, says SC

Times of India Nov 07, 2026 at 06:22 AM IST
Creamy layer verdict only for those who...

AI summary

The Supreme Court clarified that its March 2026 ruling on OBC creamy layer criteria applies only to petitioners, not to existing appointments. The decision prevents the reopening of concluded selections while allowing pending cases to be adjudicated on their own merits.

Key takeaways

  • The Supreme Court limited the March 2026 verdict's applicability to the specific petitioners involved in the case.
  • Existing civil service appointments and cadre allotments will not be disturbed or reopened due to this ruling.
  • Pending cases involving similar claims must be evaluated on their individual merits by competent forums.
  • The court rejected using income as the sole criterion for determining creamy layer status for PSU employees.
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