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MP High Court Halts Reservation-in-Promotion Policy Pending Clarification from State Government – Details Inside

With the High Court ordering a stay on promotions under the 2025 rules, the government must now submit a detailed clarification on the changes made from the earlier rules before the next court hearing
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MP High Court has issued an interim order halting the implementation of the state’s new promotion policy that includes provisions for reservation in promotions. The decision was taken during a hearing on Monday, after the court expressed dissatisfaction with the state government’s inability to explain the differences between the existing 2002 rules and the newly notified 2025 rules.

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The division bench, comprising Acting Chief Justice Mr. Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Mr. Vinay Saraf, categorically stated that no promotions or related actions can proceed under the new rules until the government offers a clear explanation. The next hearing in the matter is scheduled for July 15.

Petitioners Question Legal Validity Amid Ongoing SC Case

The case was filed by the SAPAKS Sangh, a civil services association, whose counsel Mr. Suyash Mohan Guru argued that the state cannot implement fresh rules related to reservation in promotions while a similar matter is still pending before the Supreme Court. The High Court raised similar concerns, questioning why the government opted to frame new rules without awaiting the apex court’s verdict on the contentious issue.

State Government Fails to Justify New Rules

The Advocate General, representing the Madhya Pradesh government, failed to provide a substantive explanation about what had changed between the 2002 and 2025 rules. The court noted that until such differences are clearly outlined and justified, the 2025 rules cannot be operationalised.

Background of the Dispute

In June 2025, the state government notified new promotion rules that included provisions for reservation. However, these were quickly challenged in the High Court by SAPAKS Sangh on constitutional grounds. Petitioners argue that such a reservation policy lacks legal justification and is discriminatory.

The issue of reservation in promotions has been a subject of legal dispute since 2016, leading to a virtual freeze on departmental promotions in Madhya Pradesh. As a result, over 1 lakh government employees have retired without receiving due promotions, although they were granted time-scale financial benefits.

What Lies Ahead

With the High Court ordering a stay on promotions under the 2025 rules, the government must now submit a detailed clarification on the changes made from the earlier rules before the next court hearing. Until then, the matter remains in legal limbo, continuing to impact thousands of employees awaiting career progression.

Takeaway

The High Court’s decision underscores the need for legal clarity and constitutional compliance in sensitive policy matters such as reservation in promotions. The outcome of this case could set a significant precedent, especially with the Supreme Court yet to deliver its judgment on the broader issue.

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