The Karnataka High Court has quashed a government order on reservation in promotion. Background: The issue began when the state government issued an order providing for reservation in promotion for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. However, some employees approached the court, arguing that the order was unconstitutional. Parties: The petitioners were employees, while the respondents were the state government and the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms. Legal issues: The main legal issue was whether the state government had the authority to provide for reservation in promotion. Court observations: The court observed that the state government's order was not in line with the Supreme Court's judgment on the issue. Significance: The court's order is significant as it will impact the careers of thousands of employees in the state. The state government has been directed to reconsider the issue of reservation in promotion. The case highlights the issue of reservation in promotion, which is a contentious issue. The court's order is a setback for the state government, which had argued that the order was necessary to promote social justice. The petitioners have welcomed the order, stating that it is a victory for merit. The case is expected to have far-reaching implications for the issue of reservation in promotion. The court's order will also impact the careers of employees who were expecting to benefit from the reservation in promotion. The state government has been directed to file a review petition with the Supreme Court, which will have the final say on the issue. The case is a reminder of the importance of following the Supreme Court's judgments on the issue of reservation in promotion. The court's order is a positive step towards promoting merit and fairness in the workplace. The case highlights the need for the state government to reconsider its policy on reservation in promotion and to ensure that it is in line with the Supreme Court's judgments.