The Punjab and Haryana High Court has invalidated a 2020 law passed by the Haryana government, which aimed to reserve 75% of private jobs for residents of the state. The court, comprising Justices GS Sandhawalia and Harpreet Kaur Jeewan, declared the law unconstitutional, emphasizing that a government cannot discriminate based on a person's home state.
The law, known as the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020, faced challenges from various quarters.
The High Court's order stressed that the state cannot limit private employers from hiring talent from the open market, particularly for roles earning less than Rs 30,000 per month. The bench argued against negative discrimination based on a person's origin, emphasizing the importance of common citizenship and individual rights.
The Haryana government defended the law, asserting that it aimed to address the unemployment concerns of local youth.
Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala expressed the government's intent to appeal the decision, stating, "We will move the Supreme Court and file an SLP after thoroughly examining the High Court order."
As the legal battle moves forward to the Supreme Court, the outcome will likely influence discussions on job reservations and how much states can control private hiring practices.
Report by Khushpreet
Graphics by Devika Mandaar
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