The Supreme Court has instructed the Madhya Pradesh government to respond by July 4 regarding the implementation of a 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) despite the existing 14% quota. The petitioners assert that legal challenges hinder benefits, while political tensions escalate between Congress and BJP over the delays and judicial stay affecting the law.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued notices to the State Government and a high-level committee regarding the cancellation of an OBC certificate for a Sindhi individual. The case highlights challenges with caste identity, administrative procedures, and individual rights in India’s bureaucratic system. The petitioner, Janki Sindhi, alleged lack of due process and transparency in the certificate revocation.
