Karnataka Governor Gehlot has referred the Muslim reservation bill to President Droupadi Murmu, citing constitutional concerns and a Supreme Court judgment. The bill proposed 4% reservation for Muslims in government contracts. Gehlot emphasized religion-based reservations contradict the Constitution and could undermine its principles, particularly with ongoing Supreme Court scrutiny.
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.
