New Delhi, March 18: The West Bengal government has told the Supreme Court that the state’s commission for backward classes is re-evaluating the issue of backwardness. This process is expected to be completed within three months. A bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih heard the matter.
The Supreme Court of India will hear West Bengal’s petition against the Calcutta High Court’s ruling, which invalidated the OBC classification of 77 communities, on January 28 and 29, 2025. The High Court deemed the classification unconstitutional, emphasizing that reservations can’t be based solely on religion. The outcome will influence reservations in jobs and education.
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Today (13th September), the Supreme Court will consider advancing the hearing date for West Bengal’s plea against a Calcutta High Court verdict that revoked the OBC status of several castes. The appeal is scheduled for September 30, with concerns that the verdict is affecting admissions for 77 communities.
The West Bengal Government today urgently appealed to the Supreme Court regarding the annulment of OBC status for several castes, particularly Muslim groups, impacting reservations and admissions. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal stressed the need to stay the High Court’s verdict due to its impact on NEET-UG 2024 admissions. The Supreme Court will hear the matter on August 27.
