Sunday, Jul 12, 2026

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Setback for Nitish; Bihar’s quota hike from 50 to 65% struck down

Patna HC junks State government’s decision to raise reservation for Dalits, backward classes, tribals in govt jobs, educational institutions
Bihar caste survey: SC defers hearing for August 18 on plea challenging Patna HC order

On August 7, the top court had refused to stay the Patna High Court's order giving the go-ahead for a caste survey in Bihar, and deferred the hearing on petitions challenging it to August 14.