MP High Court: No General Category for Reserved Candidates Using Benefits

• MP High Court ruled that candidates availing reservation benefits cannot later claim General Category inclusion.
• Decision stemmed from a police constable recruitment case involving OBC and EWS female candidates.
• Petitioners scored above General Category cut-off *after* the Physical Fitness Test, but had used reservation in the written exam.
• Court stated that initial reservation use prevents a later category change, dismissing the petition.
• This ruling sets an important precedent for future recruitment processes.

Why It Matters: Availing reservation at any stage bars claiming General Category later, MP High Court rules.