The Calcutta High Court has put an interim stay on West Bengal’s new OBC list, which includes 140 sub-categories. Challenging this order, the Mamata Banerjee-led state government has approached the Supreme Court. Next hearing is on July 31.
The Calcutta High Court has imposed an interim stay on the West Bengal government’s newly released OBC list, which comprises 140 sub-categories 80 from Muslim communities and 60 from non-Muslim groups.
A subsequent hearing is set for July 31.
The Mamata Banerjee-led state government is contesting the High Court’s ruling in the Supreme Court.
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The High Court’s order temporarily stays the West Bengal government’s recent OBC (Other Backward Classes) list, which had added 140 sub-categories.
This decision also invalidated the previous list, which included 113 OBC groups.
The newly issued notification expanded the number of sub-groups under the OBC category, prompting a legal challenge. In its ruling, the High Court has suspended all government orders related to the prior list, and the application process for OBC caste certificates is temporarily on hold until the next hearing.
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The West Bengal government had introduced the new list with the aim of fostering social justice and enhancing representation for backward communities.
However, the court emphasized that a thorough inquiry and hearing are needed to ensure fairness for all parties and uphold equality in society. In light of the High Court’s decision, the Mamata Banerjee administration has appealed to the Supreme Court to set-aside the ruling.