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OBC Reservation Case: Supreme Court to Hear 3 Cases on Oct 1, Urgent Hearing Ordered
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News18•28-09-2026, 22:51
OBC Reservation Case: Supreme Court to Hear 3 Cases on Oct 1, Urgent Hearing Ordered
- •The Supreme Court's Chief Justice bench will hear three cases related to OBC reservation in West Bengal on October 1.
- •Petitioners' lawyer requested an expedited hearing, citing ongoing recruitment processes by the state government.
- •Last month, the Supreme Court announced it would hear all cases challenging the state's new OBC reservation directive together.
- •After the state withdrew its appeal against the Calcutta High Court's verdict, the Supreme Court stated individuals whose rights are curtailed could approach it.
- •Solicitor General Tushar Mehta confirmed OBC reservation reverted to its previous rate after the state withdrew its case.
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The Chief Justice's bench of the Supreme Court will hear the three cases related to the West Bengal OBC reservation on October 1.
The petitioners' lawyer urged for a speedy hearing before the Chief Justice's bench because the West Bengal government is continuing its recruitment process amid the ongoing reservation dispute.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated on behalf of the state that after the West Bengal government withdrew its case from the apex court, the OBC reservation was restored to its previous rate.
