SC Rejects Centre's Plea, Upholds OBC Creamy Layer Criteria

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The Supreme Court has rejected the central government's plea to alter the criteria for determining the OBC creamy layer. The court upheld its, decision, stating that parental salary and agricultural income alone cannot be the sole basis for this determination. The bench emphasized that the position and service category of parents are significant factors. This ruling ensures that candidates who cleared the civil services exam but were denied appointment due to incorrect creamy layer classification will now receive their rightful appointments, including in IAS, IPS, and IRS.