Bhopal: The long-standing dispute over 27% OBC reservation in Madhya Pradesh is now on the verge of a Supreme Court decision. The Supreme Court will hear the case daily starting today. Two additional advocates, including a lawyer from Tamil Nadu, will represent the state. The Supreme Court has listed Madhya Pradesh’s 27% OBC reservation case as “top of the board,” meaning it has been given priority. The hearing will be conducted by a double bench in Court No. 2. This petition will be filed on behalf of OBC candidates, challenging the decision to reserve 13% of the posts.
In 2019, a law passed by the Madhya Pradesh Assembly increased OBC reservation from 14% to 27%, but its full implementation was prevented due to interim orders from the High Court. The state government has developed a robust legal strategy for the hearing. Two additional advocates, including senior Tamil Nadu lawyer P. Wilson, have been appointed to represent the state. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav recently met with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and other officials in Delhi to discuss the strategy. The OBC Mahasabha has also filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court, strengthening its demand for 27% reservation.
OBC candidates say the 13% reservation has stalled their recruitment processes, impacting exams like the MPPSC, PEB, and TET. The state government claims that OBCs constitute 51% of the population, so 27% reservation is part of social justice. The hearing’s decision will set a precedent not only for Madhya Pradesh but also for other states.
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