Consequential Seniority in Karnataka: BK Pavitra v Union of India – II On May 10th 2019, the Supreme Court upheld the validity of the 2018 Reservation Act that introduced consequential seniority for SC/STs in Karnataka public employment. Consequential seniority allows reserved category candidates to retain seniority over general category peers. If a reserved category candidate is promoted … Continue reading Plain English Summary of the Judgment in B.K. Pavitra v Union of India-II