"Unconstitutional": Karnataka Court Quashes ST/SC Quota Exceeding 50% Cap

What happened: A Karnataka court quashed an Act provision that exceeded the 50% reservation cap, and struck down Section 4, which had provided enhanced reservation for SCs and STs in state government services. Why it matters: The court held the provision unconstitutional, citing violations of Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution.

Karnataka Court quashes ST/SC quota exceeding 50% cap, citing unconstitutionality.

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