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Supreme Court on West Bengal’s OBC Reservations: What It Means & What’s Next The Supreme Court’s recent observation on West Bengal’s OBC reservation policy has stirred a major debate on affirmative action, social justice, and how backwardness should be defined in India. At the heart of the case lies a fundamental question: Should religion play a role in deciding who qualifies for reservations? The Controversy: Why Is This a Big Deal? This legal battle started when the Calcutta High Court struck down the West Bengal government’s move to grant OBC status to certain Muslim communities. The court ruled that the classification was based more on religion than on socio-economic factors , which goes against the Constitution. What’s at Stake? Over 5 lakh OBC certificates issued since 2010 have been declared invalid. The government argues that the decision was based on economic and educational backwardness , not religion. The ruling challenges how reservations are granted , which co...