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Supreme Court dismisses Andhra plea, upholds quashing of 34% backward class quota
The case concerns the State of Andhra Pradesh's appeal against a High Court judgment that quashed the 34% backward class quota in local body elections.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, refusing to interfere with the High Court's decision.
Who it concerns: Petitioners: The State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors.; Respondents: Thandava Yogesh & Anr.; Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Dipankar Datta and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sheel Nagu.
What the court decided
- The Court stated it was not inclined to interfere with the impugned judgment and order of the High Court.
- The Special Leave Petition was dismissed.
Also in the document
- The order was passed on 09-10-2026.
- The appeal arose from a High Court judgment dated 01-10-2026.
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The original document
Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments
Court order · Ref. SLP(C) No. 35539/2026 · 9 Oct 2026
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