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

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    CJI Gavai Reignites Debate: “Children of an IAS Officer Cannot Be Equated With Poor Labourer’s Kids” — Backs Creamy Layer Rule for SC Reservations
    CJI Gavai Reignites Debate: “Children of an IAS Officer Cannot Be Equated With Poor Labourer’s Kids” — Backs Creamy Layer Rule for SC Reservations
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    CJI Gavai: “IAS Officer’s Child Not Equal to Labourer’s” — Backs Creamy Layer for SC Quota

    CJI B.R. Gavai reiterated his support for applying the creamy layer rule to Scheduled Caste reservations, saying privileged SC families should not receive the same benefits as the poorest. His remarks, made days before retirement, revive a major national debate on affirmative action.

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