On 9 October 2026 the Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur struck down the 2019 Act that raised OBC reservation in public services from 14% to 27%. This analysis covers the 50% ceiling, the evidence the Court rejected, and what happens to appointments made before 29 September 2022.
The Jabalpur High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the termination of a compassionate appointment held for eleven years, holding that suppression of a family member's government service at the time of application renders the appointment invalid from inception. Advocate Siddharth Shukla breaks down the ruling in Subhash Dubey vs. State of Madhya Pradesh, its reasoning on fraud, natural justice, and unclean hands under Article 226, and what it means for employees and families across Madhya Pradesh.
