Why in news The Supreme Court observed that reservation should not be based on religion while hearing an appeal from West Bengal . The C...
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The Supreme Court observed that reservation should not be based on religion while hearing an appeal from West Bengal.
The Calcutta High Court struck down West Bengal’s policy of including several Muslim communities in the OBC list, arguing that religion was the primary basis for inclusion.
West Bengal's senior advocate argued that the inclusion of Muslim communities in the OBC list was based on their backwardness, not religion.
The High Court ruling affected 5 lakh OBC certificates issued in the state since 2010 but allowed individuals who had already secured employment to retain their status.
The High Court also invalidated specific sections of the West Bengal Backward Classes Act, including provisions for sub-categorizing OBCs
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