The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the Haryana power utility to honor the skills of ex-servicemen, particularly regarding the recruitment of Vinod Kumar, a former Indian Navy serviceman who was denied a Junior Engineer position despite meeting qualifications. Justice Brar emphasized the importance of recognizing the rigorous training and technical expertise of defense personnel, advocating for relaxed recruitment rules to facilitate their civil employment. The ruling underscores that as large numbers of ex-servicemen retire annually, employers must ensure their rehabilitation through meaningful job opportunities, avoiding unnecessary barriers that negate the benefits of reservation policies. The court will further review the case on October 15.