Today(24th Sept), The West Bengal government has requested an expedited Supreme Court hearing on its appeal against the Calcutta High Court’s ruling that struck down the inclusion of several Muslim castes in the state’s OBC list. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal emphasized the urgency due to an administrative standstill in public service appointments following the judgment.
Today, On 22nd May, The Calcutta High Court nullified OBC certificates issued in West Bengal post-2010. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee vehemently opposes this ruling, asserting that OBC reservation will persist. She criticized the BJP and expressed disapproval over the court’s decision affecting over 5 lakh OBC certificates. The Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal will conclude on June 4.
