SC sets aside HC order staying Haryana govt's law on 75 pc reservation in private jobs

The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision to stay the Haryana government's law providing 75 percent reservation in private sector jobs for local candidates. The apex court has asked HC to decide on the issue within a month and has directed the State government not to take any coercive steps against the employers for the time being. The HC's order has been set aside since the court did not provide sufficient reasons for staying the law. The Supreme Court panel comprising Justice L Nageswara Rao and PS Narasimha disposed of the special leave petition filed by the State of Haryana against the High Court's ruling. Also Read | Haryana lifts all Covid-19 restrictions The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act 2020 enabled 75 percent reservation for local people in private sector jobs having a monthly income of less than Rs 30,000. The Supreme Court set aside the stay order, noting that the High Court had not recorded any grounds for it, and asked the High Court to rule on the case within four weeks. On February 3, the Punjab and Haryana High Court granted an interim stay on the Haryana government's law giving 75% reservation in private sector jobs for state residents. Also Read | Kushinagar mishap: 13 die after accidentally falling into well during wedding celebrations -PTC News