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.
Today(on 20th June), The Patna High Court invalidated Bihar’s law increasing reservation quotas to 65% for Backward Classes, EBCs, SCs, and STs, ruling them unconstitutional under Indian Constitution Articles 14, 15, and 16. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to constitutional limits on reservations for a balance between affirmative action and meritocracy. The Bihar government may seek a review by the Supreme Court.
