![[Row Over OBC List] "Reservation Cannot Be On The Basis Of Religion": Apex Court During the Hearing Of West Bengal Plea Against HC Judgement Quashing OBC Classification Of 77 Communities](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-14.jpeg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court On December 9 addressed West Bengal’s petition against the Calcutta High Court’s annulment of OBC classification for 77 communities, mainly Muslim. Justice Gavai emphasized reservations cannot be religion-based. While Sibal defended the classification as socially rooted, Patwalia critiqued its implementation. The Court scheduled further hearings for January 2025.
Justice Bela M. Trivedi, born on June 10, 1960, has served as a judge since 1995, assuming her current role on August 31, 2021. With 79 authored judgments, she is noted for her impactful decisions, including significant cases on sexual assault definitions and affirmative action within reserved categories. She retires on May 9, 2025.
In a significant development in Bihar, the state government’s recent amendment to increase the reservation quota in government jobs and educational institutions from 50% to 65% has been met with a legal challenge. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Patna High Court, questioning the constitutional validity of this amendment. Also read- […]
