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Madhya Pradesh to Take OBC Reservation Issue to Supreme Court, says Minister Prhalad Patel
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 10:31 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh government announced plans to challenge the Jabalpur High Court's ruling on OBC reservation by filing a petition in the Supreme Court, as stated by minister Prhalad Patel.
The Jabalpur High Court recently delivered a verdict on the state's OBC reservation policy, prompting a swift reaction from the Madhya Pradesh administration. The court's decision has been described by officials as a significant legal development affecting the state's affirmative action framework.
In response, the state government has confirmed that it will approach the Supreme Court to contest the High Court's order. Minister Prhalad Patel, speaking to the media, affirmed that the legal battle will continue and that the government is preparing the necessary documentation for a petition at the apex court.
The move underscores the ongoing tension between state-level reservation policies and judicial scrutiny. While the Supreme Court's eventual ruling remains uncertain, the Madhya Pradesh government has signaled its intent to defend its reservation scheme through the highest judicial forum.
In response, the state government has confirmed that it will approach the Supreme Court to contest the High Court's order. Minister Prhalad Patel, speaking to the media, affirmed that the legal battle will continue and that the government is preparing the necessary documentation for a petition at the apex court.
The move underscores the ongoing tension between state-level reservation policies and judicial scrutiny. While the Supreme Court's eventual ruling remains uncertain, the Madhya Pradesh government has signaled its intent to defend its reservation scheme through the highest judicial forum.