#Reservation

The Supreme Court held that a person’s conversion from Hinduism to Islam does not automatically carry forward their former Hindu backward-caste status for claiming Muslim reservation benefits under Article 16(4). The ruling clarifies that caste identity is religion-specific and cannot be transferred across faiths, affecting individuals seeking community certificates after conversion.

Punjab & Haryana High Court held that MBBS prospectus cannot be altered after process starts and that migrant SC certificates do not bar reservation. It quashed revised list and directed a fresh list within ten days, affecting Chandigarh MBBS aspirants.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court held that candidates from reserved categories who scored above the general cut-off and did not claim any reservation benefit must be considered for unreserved posts even if their reservation certificates are invalid. This extends merit-based appointment to all eligible aspirants, irrespective of certificate validity.

CAT holds that when an Open Merit vacancy arises post-correction of reservation, the original merit order must be restored before operating waiting lists to protect reserved category candidates' rights.

Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that OBC caste certificates issued by other states are valid for reservation in MP if the community is recognized in both states, reinforcing non-arbitrariness in public employment.