Violates equality: Karnataka HC strikes down SC-ST quota breaching 50% limit
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Summary
Violates equality Karnataka HC strikes down SCST quota breaching limit
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceIndia Today
PublishedMonday, 12 October 2026
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI Aayog
Key Stakeholders
BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
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DescriptionTuesday, 13 October 2026via scroll
Violates equality Karnataka HC strikes down SCST quota breaching limit
The change received the governor’s assent in January 2023 during the previous BJP government in the state and was given retrospective effect from November 2022.
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