Supreme Court Seeks West Bengal Reply on Invalidation of OBC Certificates Issued in 2025-26

The Supreme Court sought West Bengal's response to petitions challenging the invalidation of OBC certificates issued under State notifications from May and June 2025.

Background and issue

The Supreme Court sought West Bengal's response to petitions challenging the invalidation of OBC certificates issued under State notifications from May and June 2025. Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana considered the dispute against the background of earlier Calcutta High Court rulings on the State's OBC framework. Petitioners also sought protection for an ongoing constable recruitment process, but the Court declined to stay it at this stage. The order does not decide whether the certificates are valid. West Bengal must place its position before the Court, which will continue examining the statutory basis, consequences and treatment of candidates affected by the disputed reservation regime.

Legal significance

The legal effect is confined to the judgment, order or procedural development reported here. Allegations, party submissions and oral observations are not treated as established facts unless expressly decided.

What follows

The matter proceeds according to the operative directions, statutory process or further hearing identified above.

Source: Original report