West Bengal government seeks urgent SC hearing for OBC status appeal after Calcutta High Court ruling.

The West Bengal government is seeking an urgent Supreme Court hearing to appeal a Calcutta High Court ruling that invalidated the Other Backward Classes (OBC) status for several Muslim communities. This decision has stalled the issuance of OBC certificates, impacting public sector job reservations and educational admissions. The High Court found that the classification was politically motivated and lacked adequate data on the communities' backwardness.

September 24, 2024
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