OBC Reservation Case: The West Bengal government has introduced a new turn in the OBC reservation case in the Supreme Court. In the ongoing legal battle over the reservation policy for the state’s Other Backward Classes, the West Bengal government has filed a new Special Leave Petition (SLP). With this new move, the state government has conducted a fresh survey for the inclusion of communities in the OBC list and has decided to submit all related evidence to the Supreme Court.
This case is not just a legal fight; it is intertwined with the future of millions of people in West Bengal. Only time will tell how successful the West Bengal government will be in this endeavor. However, there is no doubt that this new evidence will add a new dimension to the case.
Latest Status of the Case
This new step by the West Bengal government in the Supreme Court has made the case more complex. The state government has conducted a new survey to include various backward sub-castes of the state in the OBC list. The results of this survey and the associated evidence could play a crucial role in the case.
- New SLP Filed: The West Bengal government has filed a new Special Leave Petition (SLP) with diary number 3406/2025, which has been listed for hearing on July 28, 2025. The title of this petition is “The State of West Bengal Versus Amal Chandra Das.”
- Bench Details: The OBC case is being heard by a bench comprising the Honorable Chief Justice, Justice B.L. Govsar, Justice K. Vinod Chandran, and Justice N.V. Anjaria.
- Purpose of the New SLP and Documents: The Government of West Bengal has conducted a new statewide survey to identify and include various OBC sub-castes. The government plans to submit all findings and related documents from this survey to the Supreme Court.
- Documents Submitted: On July 17, 2025, the petitioner (State of West Bengal) filed an application seeking permission to submit additional documents, which is being circulated for the court’s consideration.
Case Listing and Hearing Details
As this case is of high importance, all eyes are on its hearing.
- Case Listing: The case is listed in Court Number 1, presided over by the Chief Justice, and is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM.
- “State of West Bengal Versus Purabi Das” (SLP No. 1742/2025) is listed at serial number 13.
- “State of West Bengal Versus Amal Chandra Das” (SLP No. 7528/2025) is listed at serial number 13.1.
- “The State of West Bengal Versus Atmadeep” is listed at serial number 13.2.
- These three SLPs are connected and will be heard together.
- Hearing Schedule: The hearing for the OBC cases will commence after a special bench matter in Court Number 1 concludes, which is expected to be after 10:30 AM.
Status of the Main OBC Case
The main case, “State of West Bengal Versus Amal Chandra Das,” was last listed for hearing on March 18, 2025. Although it is tentatively listed for July 29, 2025, it has not yet appeared on the call list, indicating uncertainty about its hearing on that date.
This case holds a significant place in the social and political context of West Bengal. The new steps by the state government and the final judgment of the Supreme Court will play a major role in determining the future of the state.
