SC Dismisses Telangana’s Plea on 42% OBC Quota in Local Body Polls
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the Telangana government’s plea challenging a High Court order that stayed its decision to enhance the OBC reservation to 42% in local body elections. The apex court upheld the High Court’s ruling, which had questioned the legal and constitutional basis for increasing the quota without adequate empirical data. Telangana had appealed against the order, arguing that the enhanced quota aimed to ensure better political representation for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs). However, the Supreme Court emphasized that any increase in reservation must comply with legal mandates, including the need for a detailed study and adherence to the 50% cap set by earlier constitutional judgments. The ruling is a setback for the state government and could impact the timeline of upcoming local body polls. Legal experts suggest the state may now need to conduct a fresh survey to justify any future quota hike.
SC Dismisses Telangana’s Plea on 42% OBC Quota in Local Body Polls
