Cancelling freedom fighter quota in govt jobs illegal: HC

The High Court ordered the government to retain the 30% freedom fighter quota in government jobs and declared illegal the 2018 circular cancelling the quota system. The HC bench passed the order after hearing a writ petition challenging the government’s decision to abolish quotas in Grade 9-13 recruitment based solely on merit. The court issued a rule asking the authorities to explain why the circular should not be deemed illegal. The quota system reserves 56% government jobs for various groups, including 30% for freedom fighters’ children and grandchildren.