P&H HC: Great-Grandson Not Eligible for Freedom Fighter Quota

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a great-grandson of a freedom fighter cannot claim reservation benefits under the freedom fighter quota, observing that benefits cannot be extended indefinitely to distant generations. The article explains how the Court emphasised that such schemes aim to support immediate dependents who suffered directly due to participation in the freedom struggle. Extending benefits further could dilute the purpose of the policy and strain public resources. The case analyses the legislative intent, administrative boundaries, and fairness in quota distribution.