#Equal Opportunity

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that if reserved category cut-off marks exceed those of the general category in a preliminary examination, it undermines constitutional equality under Articles 14 and 16. Candidates scoring above the general category cut-off but barred from proceeding due to an inflated reserved category threshold must be afforded relief after result declaration, ensuring merit and equity are not in conflict.

Gauhati HC rules that repeated appointments to a clan based on land ownership donations violate Articles 14 and 16, mandating open advertisement for public posts. The court directed age relaxation for the petitioner due to litigation delays, setting a precedent against hereditary public employment.

Bombay High Court rules that only societies registered under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act qualify for fair price shop allotments, invalidating municipal registration as insufficient. The judgment directs fresh advertisement, impacting self-help groups and public procurement policies.