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Supreme Court Upholds 34% BC Reservation, Election Plans Adjusted

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 4:12 AM UTC · How we work

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Supreme Court Upholds Reservation

Supreme Court Oct 9, 2026 dismissed Andhra Pradesh's appeal and upheld the High Court's strike on 34% BC reservation.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said TDP will allocate 34% BC seats despite the ruling.
TDP minister Kollu Ravindra reiterated 34% BC reservation and accused YSRCP of delaying elections to block Rs. 12,500 crore funds.
Supreme Court said elections may use the existing voter list if SIR is not completed before notification.

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Supreme Court Hear Recall

Supreme Court agreed to hear a recall application challenging Justice Satish Chandra Sharma’s role in the CEC appointment case.
Petitioners allege Sharma’s son Siddharth has served as standing counsel for the Election Commission since July 10 2024.
The plea contends that non-disclosure denied parties the opportunity to seek the judge’s recusal.
Jaya Thakur filed a curative petition on September 29 requesting exemption from a prior review.

History

Historical Context

In 1992, the Supreme Court’s Indra Sawhney judgment upheld a 27 % OBC reservation while imposing a 50 % overall ceiling. Justice M.N. Khan’s opinion cited Government of India data indicating 52 % of citizens qualified as socially backward, reinforcing the quota’s legal basis. Today’s Supreme Court challenges—upholding Andhra Pradesh’s 34 % BC reservation and scrutinizing Justice Satish Chandra Sharma’s conflict-of-interest claim—mirror the 1992 precedent of judicial oversight over affirmative-action policies. The 1992 decision’s emphasis on transparent criteria continues to shape India’s electoral integrity, prompting courts to demand disclosures and enforce reservation caps.

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Supreme Court Upholds Reservation

Supreme Court Oct 9, 2026 dismissed Andhra Pradesh's appeal and upheld the High Court's strike on 34% BC reservation.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said TDP will allocate 34% BC seats despite the ruling.
TDP minister Kollu Ravindra reiterated 34% BC reservation and accused YSRCP of delaying elections to block Rs. 12,500 crore funds.
Supreme Court said elections may use the existing voter list if SIR is not completed before notification.

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