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Supreme Court rules OBC creamy layer verdict won't apply retroactively

First reported by The Hindu Latest report 2 sources
Image: The Hindu
Image: The Hindu

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The Supreme Court clarified that its March 2026 judgment on OBC creamy layer policy will not apply retrospectively to past appointments and admissions. The Court stated that service allocations for the 2025 batch would comply with the March 2026 judgment, and the government warned that retroactive application would cause complete chaos.

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  1. The Hindu

    SC clarifies its March 2026 verdict on OBC creamy layer policy will not apply retrospectively (opens The Hindu in a new tab)

    As far as the operation of the 2025 batch was concerned, the Court said the service allocation would be in compliance with the March 2026 judgment

  2. Hindustan Times

    March 11 OBC creamy layer quota order would not apply retrospectively: Supreme Court (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)

    The government said the judgment’s operation to all past appointments and admissions would lead to complete chaos

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