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Politics
Madhya Pradesh Government Moves Supreme Court Against HC Verdict on 27% OBC Quota
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 06:03 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the High Court's decision that struck down the 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes. The state seeks to restore the quota benefit.
The Madhya Pradesh government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court contesting the High Court's ruling that nullified the 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes in state appointments and educational institutions. The petition argues that the High Court's verdict undermines the state's commitment to social justice and disregards the constitutional provisions enabling reservation for backward classes. The state government has urged the apex court to stay the High Court's order and reinstate the OBC quota pending final adjudication, emphasizing the need to protect the interests of backward communities.