Union of India & Others v. Rohith Nathan and Another, etc
2026 INSC 12016 November 202610 min read
Supreme Court Clarifies OBC Creamy Layer Judgment Applies Prospectively to CSE-2025 Service Allocation Only
The Supreme Court clarified that its March 2026 OBC creamy layer judgment applies prospectively, directing its application to CSE-2025 service allocation without reopening concluded selections.
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- Case Name
- Union of India & Others v. Rohith Nathan and Another, etc.
- Citation
- 2026 INSC 1201
- Bench
- Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice R. Mahadevan
- Date of Judgment
- November 6, 2026
- Area of Law
- Reservation Law – OBC Creamy Layer – Prospective Overruling – Article 141 & 142
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