Violates equality: K'taka HC as it quashes SC/ST quota hike, cites 50% ceiling

The Karnataka High Court has struck down provisions of a 2022 state law that increased the SC quota from 15% to 17% and the ST quota from 3% to 7%, citing that the hike breached the 50% reservation ceiling. The court also struck down provisions enhancing SC/ST reservation in jobs, ruling that they violated the principle of equality.