West Bengal government seeks extension to respond to Supreme Court case on revoking OBC status for Muslim castes.

The West Bengal government requests extra time to respond to replies filed by litigants in a Supreme Court case about the Calcutta High Court's decision to revoke Other Backward Classes (OBC) status for multiple Muslim castes in the state, affecting public sector job reservations and state-run educational institutions. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal cites extensive documentation from the opposing side as the reason for the delay.

August 27, 2024
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