High Court strikes down 2019 law raising OBC reservation quota
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What happened
The High Court struck down the 2019 law that raised OBC reservation from 14 per cent to 27 per cent. The court held the law unconstitutional, stating it contradicted the 50 per cent reservation ceiling set by the Supreme Court.
From indiatimes.com
Why it matters
The ruling limits the ability of the state and the Centre to implement the 27 per cent reservation quota. Congress leaders stated they would continue their legal challenge to the High Court's decision.
From indiatimes.com
Who's involved
- high courtStruck down the 2019 law increasing OBC reservation.
- supreme courtSet the 50 per cent reservation ceiling referenced by the High Court.
- Bharatiya Janata PartyThe state government was accused of failing to defend the reservation policy.
- Madhya PradeshThe state where the legal proceedings took place.
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The entities involved
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supreme court
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high court
courts with higher status than some of other courts, sometimes refer to supreme court
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