EWS can't seek age relaxation, enhanced attempts like SC,ST, OBC: Delhi High Court
The Hindu·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Delhi High Court ruled that Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates cannot claim age relaxation or enhanced attempts parity with SC/ST/OBC categories in Central government appointments. Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Amit Mahajan noted social backward classes and economically deprived classes face different handicaps, denying automatic EWS parity in ancillary considerations.
Key Entities
Delhi High CourtEconomically Weaker Section (EWS)SC/ST/OBCJustice Anil KshetarpalJustice Amit MahajanCentral government appointments