Indian Politics
Karnataka High Court Strikes Down ST/SC Quota Exceeding 50%
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THE BRIEF
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The Karnataka High Court struck down provisions of a 2022 state law that increased reservations for SCs and STs beyond the 50 per cent ceiling.
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A bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice K S Hemalekha ruled that Sections 3 and 4 violated Articles 14, 15, and 16 of the Constitution.
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The legislation had raised overall reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs from 50 to 56 per cent during Basavaraj Bommai's tenure as chief minister.