Exclude Creamy Layer Before Granting Reservation in Promotion to SC/ST Candidates: Punjab and Haryana High Court

In a significant ruling, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has upheld the Haryana Government's instructions to grant reservation to Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates for promotion in Group A and Group B posts in the State Government Services. The court has, however, directed that the creamy layer of the Scheduled Caste category be excluded from the benefits of this reservation. Haryana Government's Instructions on Reservation in Promotions The case revolved…