Why West Bengal Removed 77 Muslim Communities From the OBC List: Assembly Passes OBC Amendment Bills

The West Bengal Assembly passed two Bills amending OBC reservation laws, revising the list of eligible communities and introducing a uniform 7% quota. The changes follow Calcutta High Court directions, with the revised framework covering 66 OBC classes instead of the earlier list.

“How Can Reservation Exceed 50%?”: Supreme Court Questions Limits in Special Component Plan for SC Students

Today, On 22nd September, The Supreme Court questioned the implementation of the Special Component Plan for Scheduled Caste students, asking, “How can reservation exceed 50%?” The Court also raised concerns about overall quotas and the impact on educational institutions.

BREAKING| Supreme Court Introduces OBC Quota For Staff Recruitment After SC-ST Reservation

The Supreme Court has introduced reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in staff recruitment, following its earlier move to implement quotas for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in hiring and promotions.

BREAKING| Supreme Court Introduces Reservation Policy for Its Staff

Today, On 1st July, The Supreme Court has introduced a reservation policy for direct recruitment and promotion of its staff from SC and ST categories. The move was officially communicated to all employees through a circular issued on June 24.