India Supreme Court Clarifies OBC Creamy Layer

The India===Supreme Court of India ruled that the 'creamy layer' status for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) cannot be determined solely by parental income. The court emphasized that the status and category of the parents' posts must also be considered, rejecting the Union government's appeals against High Court judgments. This decision clarifies the interpretation of the 1993 Office Memorandum and the 2004 clarificatory letter issued by the India===Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, which had led to discrimination between children of government employees and those in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) or private companies. The ruling aims to ensure equality and prevent hostile discrimination, directing authorities to reconsider affected candidates' claims.