MP High Court strikes down 27% OBC quota in local bodies, cites political dominance

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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has struck down a 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes in local body elections. The court ruled the quota was not justified by quantifiable data on backwardness. It noted the state has had OBC Chief Ministers for decades, suggesting political empowerment. The decision references the principle of substantive equality and quotes philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

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