The Supreme Court has made a decision regarding the two-child policy set by the Rajasthan government for those seeking public employment. This policy restricts individuals with more than two children from applying for government jobs.
Details of the Policy:
The Rajasthan Various Service (Amendment) Rules, 2001, established this policy. It prohibits individuals with more than two children from pursuing government employment opportunities.
Case Background:
An ex-serviceman named Ramji Lal Jat challenged this policy. He applied for a constable position in the Rajasthan Police after retiring from the military in 2017. However, his application was rejected because he had more than two children after June 1, 2002, violating the Rajasthan Various Service (Amendment) Rules, 2001.
Legal Proceedings:
Jat appealed his disqualification to the Rajasthan High Court, which upheld the decision, stating that the policy fell under governmental jurisdiction and didn’t warrant judicial intervention.
Appellant’s Argument:
Jat argued that while the two-child policy existed, the rules for absorbing ex-servicemen into government positions didn’t specify such a requirement.
Court’s Decision:
The Supreme Court dismissed Jat’s appeal, stating that the specific rules governing the constable position in the Rajasthan Police Subordinate Service clearly aligned with the two-child policy. Thus, the court found no reason to interfere with the High Court’s decision.
