In Brief
The State of Rajasthan enacted legislation reserving 5% of educational seats and government posts for "special backward classes," raising total reservations to 54%. The High Court struck down this Act. The Supreme Court addressed interim applications from 1,252 candidates declared successful under the Act who sought appointment. The Court permitted their temporary appointment through creation of supernumerary posts, while ensuring originally advertised posts were filled under non-reserved selection. Crucially, these temporary appointments were held not to confer permanent employment rights if the appeals challenging the Act were dismissed, requiring explicit notation of their temporary status in appointment orders.
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