The Supreme Court clarified on 6 November 2026 that its OBC creamy-layer ruling does not itself reopen completed selections. The rule nevertheless governs pending CSE-2025 service allocations.
Judge / Bench — Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and R. Mahadevan, Judges.
In Union of India v. Rohith Nathan, 2026 INSC 1201, it extended compliance by two months and declined a policy timetable. Relief remains confined to parties and intervenors; other pending claims must be considered on their merits.
Advocates appearing — Union applicants: Tushar Mehta, Solicitor General. Respondent 1, Rohith Nathan: Prateek K Chadha, Counsel. Respondent 3, G. Babu: Karina Chawla, Counsel. Intervenors Yashvardhan Singh and others: Sanjay Hegde, Senior Counsel. Intervenor M. Sindhuja: Miss. Gauraan, Counsel. Also heard: P. Wilson, Senior Counsel; party role not stated.