Shivamogga MP BY Raghavendra asked the Supreme Court to act against Karnataka’s Rs 500 crore caste survey, calling it unconstitutional and politically motivated. The High Court earlier made survey participation voluntary, while critics call it a “census cloaked as a survey.”
The Supreme Court will urgently hear a petition from Madhya Pradesh’s OBC community, seeking full implementation of the 27% reservation law passed in 2019, which has not been enforced due to a legal stay. Petitioners argue the government is unjustly limiting OBC reservations to 14%, despite the law’s validity.
The Calcutta High Court has temporarily halted West Bengal’s addition of 140 new Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories until July 31, 2024, amidst political and legal disputes. The court’s decision applies to all actions stemming from recent notifications, pausing benefits tied to these categories until further review and response submissions.
Karnataka’s government has passed the Transparency in Public Procurements (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which reserves 4% of government contracts for Muslims. Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot raised constitutional concerns, stating reservations based on religion are prohibited. The bill is criticized by the BJP but defended by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as a means to uplift disadvantaged communities.
The Supreme Court today declined to stay the Patna High Court’s ruling that annulled the increase in reservation for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, and Scheduled Castes and Tribes (SC/STs) in Bihar from 50% to 65% in public employment and educational institutions. The final hearing is scheduled for September, with no interim relief granted.
Today, On 2nd July, The Bihar government approached the Supreme Court following Patna High Court’s ruling that invalidated a law increasing reservations for SC/STs and backward classes to 65% in 2023, reducing the open merit category to 35%. The High Court declared the amendment unconstitutional, citing infringement on equal opportunity. This decision is now contested before the Supreme Court.
Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary announced plans to challenge Patna High Court’s decision to increase reservations for SC, ST, and OBC categories in the Supreme Court. The decision has generated strong reactions with political leaders and activists expressing differing views. The outcome of this legal battle is anticipated to have significant implications for reservation policies nationwide.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, is examining the validity of the Punjab SC and BC (Reservation in Services) Act, 2006. The main focus is on sub-dividing Scheduled Castes for reservation benefits. Punjab government argues for the necessity of affirmative action to address centuries of suppression, emphasizing reservation as a tool for equality.
