In 2020, a division bench of Chief Justice Arup Kumar Goswami and Justice P.P. Sahu of the Chhattisgarh high court struck down the amendment, calling it unconstitutional.
Counsel appearing for petitioners submits that as reservation has exceeded 50%, it has violated principles of equality of opportunity under Article 16(1) of Constitution
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Chhattisgarh High Court on Monday set aside the state government s 2012 decision to raise the quota to 58 per cent in government jobs and admissions in educational institutions and held the reservation exceeding the 50 per cent ceiling is unconstitutional. India News | Chhattisgarh HC Sets Aside State Govt s Decision to Raise Quota to 58 Per Cent.