Supreme Court Rejects Andhra Pradesh's Challenge to Backward Class Quota in Local Elections

The Supreme Court dismissed the Andhra Pradesh government's plea to challenge a High Court ruling that upheld a reservation for backward classes in local body elections. The High Court had earlier ruled that the state must reserve a certain percentage of seats for backward classes in municipal elections. The decision means that local elections will proceed with the reservation in place, ensuring representation for backward communities. The state government had sought to overturn the High Court's order, arguing that the reservation violated constitutional principles. The Supreme Court's dismissal confirms the validity of the High Court's decision and reinforces the legal framework for affirmative action in local governance.