#reservation eligibility

MP High Court reinstates an Anganwadi Sahayika whose appointment was cancelled for late caste certificate submission, emphasizing that administrative fairness does not extend to condoning procedural lapses post-deadline. The ruling underscores that reservation eligibility hinges on timely compliance with documentary requirements, protecting merit-based selections from retrospective challenges.

Jharkhand High Court rules that even caste certificates issued by competent authorities must strictly adhere to the format prescribed in job advertisements. Non-compliance disqualifies candidates from reservation benefits, regardless of good faith, reinforcing procedural rigidity in public employment.

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 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.