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Himachal Pradesh High Court rules that OBC reservation benefits are tied to the state's official list, not marital domicile or certificate issuance. Petitioner denied benefits despite marriage to an HP OBC, reinforcing that inter-state migration does not transfer caste-based reservations.
Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that an OBC certificate issued by the petitioner's origin state (Uttar Pradesh) does not entitle her to reservation benefits in Madhya Pradesh, even if the caste is recognized in both states. The judgment underscores that reservation benefits are state-specific and non-transferable, impacting inter-state migrants seeking public employment under OBC quotas.
Rajasthan High Court rules that migrant women married into Rajasthan are entitled to OBC caste certificates in their new state of residence, even if ineligible for employment reservations. The judgment mandates verification from the parental state but affirms the right to documentation for social welfare benefits, setting a precedent for inter-state administrative recognition of caste status.