Archive · 22 Nov 2025
Madhya Pradesh Warned of Uttar Pradesh's Fate on Promotion Quota
A group called SAPAKS told the Madhya Pradesh High Court that the state might face the same problem as Uttar Pradesh did in 2012 if it doesn't provide enough data to support its decision to give certain people advantages in promotions based on their caste.
In 2012, Uttar Pradesh's similar policy was stopped because it didn't have enough data to back it up.
SAPAKS (Samanya, Pichda, Alpsankhyak Kalyan Samaj) raised concerns in Madhya Pradesh High Court
Madhya Pradesh may face similar setback as Uttar Pradesh in 2012 if it lacks data to justify reservation in promotion
Uttar Pradesh's reservation in promotion policy was quashed due to insufficient data
SAPAKS cited NM Thomas case and M Nagaraj judgement in its argument
The case is about preventing affluent groups within backward classes from taking undue benefit
- Who
- SAPAKS (Samanya, Pichda, Alpsankhyak Kalyan Samaj)
- What
- Raised concerns about Madhya Pradesh's reservation in promotion policy
- When
- Friday, during a hearing in the Madhya Pradesh High Court, principal bench Jabalpur
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh High Court, principal bench Jabalpur
- Why
- To prevent Madhya Pradesh from facing the same setback as Uttar Pradesh in 2012
SAPAKS' Stance
Madhya Pradesh Government's Stance
Data Requirement
SAPAKS' Stance
SAPAKS argues that Madhya Pradesh must provide sufficient data to justify reservation in promotion to avoid the fate of Uttar Pradesh in 2012
Madhya Pradesh Government's Stance
Madhya Pradesh government has not yet responded to SAPAKS' argument
- Case Cited
- NM Thomas case and M Nagaraj judgement
- Year Uttar Pradesh's Policy Was Quashed
- 2012
- State Affected
- Uttar Pradesh and potentially Madhya Pradesh