Supreme Court questions income-only creamy layer rule; ~100 OBC civil service candidates await posts

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Nearly 100 OBC candidates who cleared the Civil Services Examination were denied reservation benefits after being classified under the creamy layer based solely on their parents' salaries. The Supreme Court ruled that parental income alone cannot be the determining factor for creamy layer status among OBC candidates. The judgment has raised questions about how eligibility was assessed for these candidates, who have been waiting for appointments despite successfully clearing the exam. The government has sought further clarification on applying this ruling to future civil services examinations. The affected candidates continue to await resolution after years of preparation and prolonged legal proceedings.

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