Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Calcutta High Court Stays West Bengal OBC Notifications
The Calcutta High Court has temporarily stopped the West Bengal government from implementing new rules about who can be included in Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories.
This pause, which lasts until July 31, impacts the government's actions from May 8 to June 13 and affects 140 different OBC groups.
The court is looking into concerns that the new rules might be unfair and based on religion.
The court has also previously overturned some OBC classifications that had been granted in the state since 2010.
Calcutta High Court issued an interim stay on West Bengal government's OBC notifications.
The stay affects notifications regarding 140 OBC subsections (OBC-A and OBC-B).
Notifications between May 8 and June 13 are stayed until July 31.
The court previously struck down OBC statuses granted since 2010.
The court cited challenges regarding inclusion in OBC categories and alleged religious bias in new classifications.
- Who
- Calcutta High Court, West Bengal government.
- What
- Calcutta High Court imposed an interim stay on West Bengal government's OBC notifications.
- When
- Interim stay ordered on June 17, 2024, effective until July 31, 2025.
- Where
- Calcutta High Court, West Bengal.
- Why
- Due to challenges regarding new benchmark surveys for OBC inclusion and allegations of religious bias.
Government's Actions
Court's Ruling
OBC List Composition
Government's Actions
The government maintains that the new OBC list is based on scientific surveys and legal norms.
Court's Ruling
Critics allege that the new inclusions are heavily skewed along religious lines, defying constitutional principles.
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Order
- Interim stay on OBC notifications
- Impact
- Notifications between May 8-June 13 are stayed
- Stay Duration
- Until July 31, 2025
- OBC Categories
- OBC-A (49 subsections), OBC-B (91 subsections)
- Previous Ruling
- OBC statuses from 2010 struck down
Sources
Mamata asks ministers to ensure no disinformation on OBC list is spread in Bengal
Calcutta HC to pass interim order today on plea challenging Mamata govt's fresh OBC survey pattern
Calcutta HC to pass interim order today on plea challenging Mamata govt's fresh OBC survey pattern
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Calcutta high court orders interim stay on West Bengal govt's OBC reservation notifications - Telegraph India
