Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Bombay HC Halts Reservation in Minority FYJC Admissions
The Bombay High Court has told the government that minority schools in Maharashtra don't have to follow the rules about giving spots to certain groups (like SC/ST/OBC) when admitting students to the first year of high school (FYJC).
The court agreed with the schools, saying that they should be able to decide who gets in.
This is because they have special rights to run their schools.
The government had made a rule saying that these schools had to follow the reservation rules, but the court said this was wrong.
The government has to change its online system to match the court's decision.
Bombay High Court halted the application of SC/ST/OBC reservation to minority institutions for FYJC admissions.
The court sided with minority trust-run colleges, finding merit in their arguments.
The ruling directs the state to exclude minority institutions from social reservation in FYJC admissions.
The court referenced past rulings, including a 2017 decision against Mumbai University's reservation policy.
The state government must update the online admission portal in accordance with the court order.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, Maharashtra Association of Minority Educational Institutions, and the Maharashtra State Government.
- What
- Bombay High Court halted the implementation of SC/ST/OBC reservation in minority institutions for FYJC admissions.
- When
- The court issued an interim order on Thursday, with further hearing set for August 6.
- Where
- Bombay High Court, regarding FYJC admissions in Maharashtra.
- Why
- Due to a challenge by minority institutions against a government resolution applying social reservations.
Minority Institutions' View
Government's Stance
Reservation Application
Minority Institutions' View
Argue that social reservations should not apply to minority institutions, citing constitutional rights.
Government's Stance
Government initially defended its decision, stating that it only applied to surrendered seats in the minority quota, but later changed its stance.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Case
- Challenge to Government Resolution on Reservation
- Issue
- FYJC Admissions and Social Reservations
- Ruling
- Interim stay on reservation application to minority institutions
- Petitioners
- Maharashtra Association of Minority Educational Institutions and others
- Next Hearing
- August 6
