Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Bengaluru Advocates Association flags OBC representation in HC appointments
The Bengaluru Advocates Association (AAB) is upset because they think the recent appointments of judges to the Karnataka High Court don't include enough people from the OBC (Other Backward Classes) or BCM-A communities.
They wrote a letter to the Chief Justice saying this is unfair because the Constitution says everyone should be treated equally and have a fair chance.
Right now, out of 38 judges, only 2 or 3 are from OBC communities, even though OBC people make up more than 25% of the state's population.
The AAB wants the Chief Justice to add at least two more OBC candidates to the list of recommended judges to make things more fair.
Bengaluru Advocates Association (AAB) expressed dissatisfaction over lack of OBC/BCM-A representation in Karnataka High Court appointments.
AAB wrote to Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru, citing violation of Articles 15 and 16 of the Constitution.
Out of 38 current judges, only 2-3 are from OBC communities, representing 5-7% despite OBCs being over 25% of the population.
AAB argued that the Bar quota recommendations of 10 candidates excluded OBC/BCM-A candidates.
AAB demanded inclusion of at least two additional OBC candidates in the recommendation list.
- Who
- Bengaluru Advocates Association (AAB)
- What
- Lack of OBC/BCM-A representation in Karnataka High Court appointments
- When
- Letter dated January 28
- Where
- Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru
- Why
- To ensure social justice and inclusive representation in the judiciary
- Organization
- Bengaluru Advocates Association (AAB)
- Issue
- Lack of OBC/BCM-A representation in Karnataka High Court appointments
- Date of Letter
- January 28
- Current OBC Judges
- 2-3 out of 38
- OBC Population in Karnataka
- Over 25%
- Recommended Bar Quota Candidates
- 10 (none OBC/BCM-A)
- Constitutional Articles Cited
- 15 and 16