Karnataka Court Strikes Down SC/ST Reservation Exceeding 50% Cap

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The Karnataka High Court has ruled certain state reservation laws unconstitutional. It struck down a provision for enhanced quotas for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in government jobs. The court stated the provision violated constitutional Articles 14 and 16, which guarantee equality. The ruling specifically invalidates quotas exceeding the 50% cap established by Supreme Court precedents.

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