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 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.
