The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition today challenging the government’s GO 9, which grants 42% reservation to Backward Classes (BCs) in local body elections. The petitioner contends that with BCs receiving 42% reservation, the combined reservation with Scheduled Castes (15%) and Scheduled Tribes (10%) would total 67%, exceeding the limit prescribed under Section 285 of the Panchayat Raj Act.
This has sparked widespread attention and anticipation over the Supreme Court’s verdict, as it could have significant implications for reservation policies in local governance. Meanwhile, a separate hearing on the same matter is scheduled in the High Court tomorrow.
Political observers and citizens alike are closely monitoring these proceedings, as the rulings could influence the distribution of reservations in local bodies across the state and impact the electoral prospects of various communities.
