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Haryana’s 75% Private Sector Quota declared unconstitutional by Court

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has invalidated the controversial Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, which mandated a 75% reservation for state residents in private-sector jobs. Enacted in 2020 and subsequently modified, the bill reserved 75% of private-sector positions with a monthly salary below ₹30,000 for individuals possessing a resident or domicile certificate, reducing the domicile requirement from 15 to five years.

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The court’s decision, coming less than a year before the Haryana Assembly elections, is perceived as a significant setback for the Manohar Lal Khattar-led government. The law, strategically introduced to garner support from local communities, particularly the Jat community, is now deemed unconstitutional. The state is expected to challenge this ruling by filing an appeal in the Supreme Court.

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Originating from the Jannayak Janata Party, an ally of the BJP in Haryana, the bill was conceptualized under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala. Passed by the Haryana Assembly in November 2020 and receiving the governor’s assent in March 2021, the legislation was a pivotal commitment made by Chautala in the run-up to the 2019 Assembly elections. The court’s decision adds complexity to the political landscape as the state grapples with the repercussions of this substantial legal setback, raising questions about the future of similar reservation policies.

Priyanka Rai

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