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Madhya Pradesh Court Halts 27% OBC Reservation, Restores 14% Quota
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 08:45 AM
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A court in Madhya Pradesh has stayed the implementation of a 27% OBC reservation and reinstated the earlier 14% quota, citing constitutional concerns.
The judiciary in Madhya Pradesh has issued an order suspending the recently announced 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in the state. The stay effectively reverts the reservation policy to the earlier 14% quota that had been in force.
The court's decision was based on arguments that the expanded reservation exceeds the constitutional ceiling for affirmative action, raising concerns about its legality. Legal experts note that any reservation exceeding 50% of total seats is generally deemed unconstitutional, and the 27% figure pushes the overall reservation percentage beyond that limit.
The ruling will impact admissions and appointments across government institutions in Madhya Pradesh until a final verdict is delivered. Authorities are expected to comply with the order and adjust the quota allocations accordingly, while the matter may proceed to higher judicial scrutiny.
The court's decision was based on arguments that the expanded reservation exceeds the constitutional ceiling for affirmative action, raising concerns about its legality. Legal experts note that any reservation exceeding 50% of total seats is generally deemed unconstitutional, and the 27% figure pushes the overall reservation percentage beyond that limit.
The ruling will impact admissions and appointments across government institutions in Madhya Pradesh until a final verdict is delivered. Authorities are expected to comply with the order and adjust the quota allocations accordingly, while the matter may proceed to higher judicial scrutiny.