Today, On 6th October, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging Telangana’s 42% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections, directing the petitioner to approach the High Court. The case will be heard on October 8 to determine the quota’s fate.
Attention has now shifted to the High Court after the Supreme Court dismissed a petition on Monday that challenged the allocation of 42 percent reservation for the Backward Class category in local body elections.
During the proceedings, Justice Vikram Nath questioned the petitioner’s counsel, asking,
“First of all, answer why are you here under Article 32?”
The counsel replied that the petition was filed under Article 32 because the apex court had previously considered similar cases.
In response, Justice Vikram Nath commented,
“In similar circumstances, we have dismissed also.”
The bench further inquired whether the High Court could address the grievance.
The counsel explained that the case was scheduled for hearing in the High Court on October 8, but they had approached the Supreme Court since no stay had been issued.
Justice Sandeep Mehta then remarked,
“If the High Court doesn’t grant the stay, that means you will come here under Article 32?”
The Court Ordered,
“The Court allows the petitioner to withdraw the Article 32 petition, leaving it open for him to approach the jurisdictional High Court for appropriate reliefs. Petition dismissed with liberty as prayed.”
Following this exchange, the counsel requested permission to withdraw the petition. The bench permitted the withdrawal and granted the liberty to seek appropriate relief from the jurisdictional High Court.
Case Title: VANGA GOPAL REDDY V THE STATE OF TELANGANA, W.P.(C) No. 945/2025