High Court Questions New Reservation Policy in Promotions Case
Jabalpur,M.P
The High Court asked why the government introduced the new reservation policy in promotions; the hearing will continue after receiving necessary clarifications.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court heard the reservation in promotions case. During the hearing, the High Court asked, "If the old policy is challenged in the Supreme Court, why would the government introduce a new policy?" If the pending petition in the Supreme Court is accepted, what would be the justification for the policy? If the petition is dismissed, what impact will it have on promotions made under the new rules?
The Madhya Pradesh High Court heard the reservation in promotions case. The bench comprised Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf. The High Court asked several questions of the government. The government stated that it would issue a circular and clarify. The court will hear the case only after the government's clarification is received. The petition challenges the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Promotion Rules 2025. The next hearing in this case will be held on September 25th.
The petition stated...
When the matter is pending in the Supreme Court, why should the government introduce new rules?
The government made a new rule with only nominal changes.