Supreme Court of India · 2023-05-18
Sakshi Arha vs The Rajasthan High Court
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Sakshi Arha
- Respondent
- The Rajasthan High Court
- Author
- Ajay Rastogi
- Bench
- Bela M. Trivedi, Ajay Rastogi
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the eligibility criteria for reservation categories including Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), More Backward Classes, and Economically Weaker Sections in the context of civil service recruitment. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to constitutional provisions and reservation policies while ensuring merit and fairness. The judgment clarified the scope of reservation for different categories and upheld the selection process. The case underscores the balance between affirmative action and constitutional mandates.