Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Calcutta HC Refuses to Intervene in OBC Reservation Notification
The Calcutta High Court decided not to immediately intervene in a new notification by the West Bengal government about OBC reservations.
The new government had cancelled the recognition of 74 communities that were previously recognized by the old government.
A person named Mijanur Rahman filed a case against this, saying it was unfair.
The court said that since the old government had withdrawn the case, there was no need to discuss the 74 communities now.
They also said they could look at whether the new government can change old policies.
The court asked everyone to file statements and will hear the case again in six weeks.
Calcutta High Court refused to immediately intervene in the new OBC reservation notification by the West Bengal government.
The new government cancelled the recognition of 74 communities previously recognized by the old government.
Mijanur Rahman filed a case arguing that the cancellation was unfair and affected reservation benefits.
The court noted that the cancellation was in line with previous court orders and the case was withdrawn by the old government.
The court said they could consider whether the new government can change old policies and asked for statements to be filed.
- Who
- Calcutta High Court, West Bengal government, Mijanur Rahman
- What
- Refusal to intervene in OBC reservation notification
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Calcutta High Court
- Why
- The notification was in line with previous court orders, and the case was withdrawn by the previous government.
Petitioner's Argument
Court's Observation
Cancellation of OBC Recognition
Petitioner's Argument
The fresh notification cancelling the recognition of 74 communities under the OBC category was issued without adequate reasons, affecting their reservation benefits.
Court's Observation
The cancellation was in line with previous court orders, and the case no longer exists as the previous government withdrew it.
Policy Changes
Petitioner's Argument
There should not be abrupt changes in government policies despite a change in regime.
Court's Observation
The court can consider whether the new government can change a policy decision taken by the previous government.
- Notification Issued By
- BJP-led West Bengal government
- OBC Reservation Percentage
- 7%
- Communities Affected
- 74
- Court's Decision
- Refused immediate intervention
- Next Hearing
- After six weeks