The Supreme Court quashed the Jharkhand government's 2016 decision to grant 100% reservation to locals of 13 Scheduled Areas in public jobs.
It upheld a High Court decision that had termed the government decision discriminatory and impermissible.
The move is unconstitutional and ultra vires Articles 14, 16(2), 16(3) and 35 of the Constitution of India.
For reservation outer limit is 50% as specified in the Indra Sawhney case, 1992.
In 2016, the Jharkhand government had invited applications for appointment to the posts of Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) in government secondary schools, with 100% reservation for local candidates/residents of 13 Scheduled Areas in the State.