Every appointment made now is provisional, hanging on the final verdict of this case. Why? Because OBC certificates issued under the state’s 2025 policy may be invalid. The court is now asking the Bengal government to explain itself. This isn’t just about one exam; it’s about who gets counted as OBC, and who gets the chance at a government job. Thousands of candidates are caught in legal limbo, their futures tied to a court decision. If the SC invalidates the 2025 notifications, appointments could be revoked. And that’s not just a paperwork issue; it’s life-altering for those who’ve cleared exams and been selected. The real question: How does one’s caste certificate become legally questionable? And what happens to the people who trusted the system?