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MP's 27% OBC Reservation Sparks Legal Battle, SC Caveat Filed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 05:31 PM
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After a High Court order, the Madhya Pradesh government has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court over the 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes, intensifying the state's political and legal debate.
The Madhya Pradesh government has lodged a caveat in the Supreme Court following a High Court ruling that questioned the state's 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC). The move comes amid growing political pressure and legal scrutiny over the reservation policy, which has been a contentious issue in the state.
The High Court had earlier directed the state to reconsider the allocation of seats to OBCs, citing concerns about the proportionality of the 27% quota. In response, the government sought to protect its reservation framework by filing the caveat, effectively seeking a stay on any further proceedings that could alter the current arrangement.
Political leaders across the spectrum have weighed in, with opposition parties accusing the ruling government of undermining meritocracy, while supporters argue that the reservation is essential for social justice. The Supreme Court will now decide whether to accept the caveat and how it will impact the implementation of OBC reservations in Madhya Pradesh.
The case highlights the broader national debate over reservation policies and the legal limits of affirmative action in India.
The High Court had earlier directed the state to reconsider the allocation of seats to OBCs, citing concerns about the proportionality of the 27% quota. In response, the government sought to protect its reservation framework by filing the caveat, effectively seeking a stay on any further proceedings that could alter the current arrangement.
Political leaders across the spectrum have weighed in, with opposition parties accusing the ruling government of undermining meritocracy, while supporters argue that the reservation is essential for social justice. The Supreme Court will now decide whether to accept the caveat and how it will impact the implementation of OBC reservations in Madhya Pradesh.
The case highlights the broader national debate over reservation policies and the legal limits of affirmative action in India.