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MP High Court Strikes Down 10% Promotion Quota for Prosecution Clerks
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 10:17 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court in Gwalior has declared the 10% promotion quota for prosecution department clerks to become Assistant District Public Prosecutors unconstitutional, ruling that such appointments must now be made solely through the Public Service Commission.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, sitting in Gwalior, has ruled that the 10% promotion quota reserved for clerks of the prosecution department to become Assistant District Public Prosecutors is unconstitutional. The court held that such appointments must be made through the normal recruitment process of the Public Service Commission.
The decision means that clerks who have been hoping for a direct promotion will now have to compete in the same competitive examinations and selection procedures as other candidates. The court’s ruling was based on the principle that reserved quotas should not bypass the established merit‑based recruitment framework.
Government officials have acknowledged the ruling and said that the Public Service Commission will be notified to adjust its recruitment plans accordingly. The commission will now be responsible for filling all Assistant District Public Prosecutor positions, ensuring that the selection process remains transparent and uniform.
The High Court’s judgment is expected to prompt a review of similar promotion schemes across the state, as authorities work to align all career advancement pathways with constitutional norms.
The decision means that clerks who have been hoping for a direct promotion will now have to compete in the same competitive examinations and selection procedures as other candidates. The court’s ruling was based on the principle that reserved quotas should not bypass the established merit‑based recruitment framework.
Government officials have acknowledged the ruling and said that the Public Service Commission will be notified to adjust its recruitment plans accordingly. The commission will now be responsible for filling all Assistant District Public Prosecutor positions, ensuring that the selection process remains transparent and uniform.
The High Court’s judgment is expected to prompt a review of similar promotion schemes across the state, as authorities work to align all career advancement pathways with constitutional norms.