Degree Holder Can't Claim Post Reserved For Diploma, If Higher Qualification Is Not Equalised: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court ruled that a degree holder cannot claim a post reserved for diploma holders if the degree is not equivalent to the diploma qualification. The case involved a candidate whose degree was not recognized as equal to the specified diploma qualification for the post. The Court emphasized that equivalence must be established to ensure fairness in reservations. The ruling reaffirms the importance of equalization of qualifications in the context of job reservations, reinforcing that only equivalent qualifications can justify claims for such reserved posts.