Supreme Court on Open Category & Reservation మెరిట్ ఉంటే రిజర్వ్‌డ్ అభ్యర్థులూ జనరల్ కోటాలోకే скачать в хорошем качестве

Supreme Court on Open Category & Reservation మెరిట్ ఉంటే రిజర్వ్‌డ్ అభ్యర్థులూ జనరల్ కోటాలోకే

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India upheld the Rajasthan High Court’s ruling on recruitment to public posts, delivering a clear constitutional message: 👉 The General / Open Category is NOT a quota — it is a pure merit category. 🔑 What did the Court clarify? ✔️ Any candidate — including from reserved categories — can compete in the open category purely on merit ✔️ Excluding meritorious reserved candidates from open posts violates Articles 14 and 16 ✔️ Reservation is an enabling exception, not a tool for exclusion 📜 Constitutional Foundations Article 14: Equality before law; no arbitrary classification Article 16(1): Equal opportunity in public employment Article 16(4): Reservation as an exception for historical disadvantage ⚖️ Case Highlights Explained Why category-wise cut-offs at the shortlisting stage were unconstitutional How merit was penalised instead of rewarded Why the open category cannot be treated as an exclusive compartment Rejection of myths like “double benefit” and misuse of estoppel Difference between migration and merit-induced shift 🏛️ Key Judicial Support Indra Sawhney Saurav Yadav 📌 Final Takeaway 🔹 Merit must never become a disadvantage 🔹 Open category = Merit category 🔹 Reservation must function as inclusion, not discrimination 📚 Highly relevant for UPSC Prelims & Mains (Polity | Constitutional Law | Social Justice) 📢 Watch till the end for a crystal-clear, exam-ready explanation! "Welcome to Santhosh Rao sir classes: Your Ultimate UPSC and Competitive Exams Guide! 📚🌟 Are you aspiring to crack the UPSC or other competitive exams with flying colors? You're in the right place! Our channel is your one-stop destination for expert guidance, comprehensive study materials, and insightful strategies to help you excel in your UPSC and competitive exams. Here's what you can expect from us: 📖 In-depth Exam Syllabus Coverage 📝 Proven Exam Strategies and Tips 📊 Current Affairs Updates 📚 Subject-wise Study Materials 🎯 Mock Tests and Practice Papers 🧠 Mind-blowing Success Stories #santhoshraosir #santhoshraosirclasses #santhoshraoupsc #santhoshraomenneni