Maharashtra OBC Reservation| Local Body Polls May Proceed, But Results in 40 Councils and 17 Nagar Panchayats on Hold: Supreme Court

Today, On 28th November, Supreme Court said Maharashtra’s local body polls can go ahead despite the ongoing OBC reservation dispute. However, results in 40 municipal councils and 17 nagar panchayats will remain on hold until the Court delivers its final ruling there.

‘Make Sure the Reservation Doesn’t Exceed 50%’: Supreme Court Flags Serious Concerns Over Maharashtra’s OBC Quota

The Supreme Court told Maharashtra that OBC reservation in local body polls cannot exceed the 50% cap and paused nomination filings until the next hearing. The Bench questioned the legality of the Banthia Commission report used to justify the increased quota.