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What is confirmed

  • The Karnataka High Court ruled that a proposed increase in the SC‑ST reservation quota would be unconstitutional.[5]

What remains disputed or unverified

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The Karnataka High Court delivered a judgment on 13 October 2026 in which it held that the state's proposal to raise the reserved quota for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes exceeds the limits set by the Constitution and is therefore unconstitutional.[5]

Scope of the Decision

The ruling specifically addressed the proposal that would enlarge the SC‑ST reservation share beyond the statutory ceiling. By declaring the amendment unconstitutional, the court reaffirmed the constitutional ceiling and prevented the state from implementing the expanded quota.[5]

Implications for Reservation Policy

The decision underscores that any further increases in reservation percentages must conform to the constitutional constraints. It signals that the state cannot unilaterally alter the ratio of reserved seats without breaching the 50 percent cap established by the Constitution.[5]

Court’s Rationale

The bench cited constitutional provisions that set a maximum threshold for reservations and emphasized that the proposed change would contravene these provisions, rendering it invalid.[5]

Future Legal Developments

The judgment is expected to be examined by the Supreme Court or considered in appeals, but the High Court’s stance clarifies that any policy shift must align with the Constitution.[5]

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