Supreme Court introduces reservation for OBCs, SCs, STs in direct staff recruitments
The Supreme Court has amended its staff recruitment rules to introduce reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in direct staff recruitments. This reform, led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, extends the benefit of reservation beyond non-judicial staff jobs to physically challenged, ex-servicemen, and dependents of freedom fighters. The decision aligns with previous judgments like the Indra Sawhney case and the R.K. Sabharwal case, aiming for equitable distribution of jobs.
Key Points
- Supreme Court amends staff recruitment rules to include reservation for OBCs, SCs, and STs.
- Reservation now applies to direct staff recruitments, not just non-judicial jobs.
- The reform extends benefits to physically challenged, ex-servicemen, and dependents of freedom fighters.
- The decision is rooted in previous landmark judgments on reservation policy.
Exam Facts
- Chief Justice of India: B.R. Gavai.
- Indra Sawhney judgment: November 1992.
- R.K. Sabharwal case: Provided a 200-point roster system for job distribution.
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