BENGALURU: In a major legal development, the Karnataka High Court has struck down the state law that increased reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) to a combined 56 per cent, according to reports published on Tuesday.
The court held that the enhanced reservation exceeded the 50 per cent ceiling established by the Supreme Court, marking a significant setback for the state government's reservation policy.
The ruling is expected to renew public and political debate over reservation policy, constitutional limits and representation for disadvantaged communities.
Further developments, including the state government's response and any proposed legal steps, will be important to watch.
