Karnataka High Court notice to State on plea challenging May 2026 notification on sub-classification of SC communities for reservation (opens original article in a new tab)

Karnataka High Court has issued a notice to the state government on a petition challenging the May 2026 notification that revised the sub-classification of Scheduled Castes for reservation. The petitioners argue the sub-categorisation is 'unscientific' and groups diverse communities together. The court will hear petitions against both the August 2025 and May 2026 notifications.

• Karnataka High Court issues notice to State government on petition challenging May 2026 notification on SC sub-classification for reservation
• Petitioners argue sub-categorisation is 'unscientific' and groups socially and educationally diverse communities together
• Court will hear petitions against both August 2025 and May 2026 notifications, with no further adjournment allowed