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Centre seeks recall of SC order de-notifying OBC seats ahead of Madhya Pradesh local body polls

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Centre seeks recall of SC order de-notifying OBC seats ahead of Madhya Pradesh local body polls

The center has requested the revocation of the Supreme Court’s Dec. 17 order that made empirical data a necessary condition for other backward class (OBC) quotas in local agencies. It has asked the court to suspend the election of local institutions in Madhya Pradesh for four months and cancel the reserved OBC seats according to the order. The center recommended that the state’s backward shift committee submit a report during the suspension period in accordance with the court’s previous quota order. The process will involve setting up an independent committee to prepare seat-by-seat data on OBC’s lagging behind, and allocating quotas at each assembly stage, while ensuring that the total booking volume does not exceed the 50% limit.

After Madhya Pradesh made a similar request earlier last week, the center submitted a recall request on Sunday. It is expected to be heard after the court reopens on January 3.

In another application, the Federal Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment also sought to be prosecuted in court proceedings. The ministry stated that the Dec. 17 order had pan-Indian influence and deprived the OBC of the political representation guaranteed by the Constitution.

The challenged order was passed without hearing the opinion of the center.

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The center stated in its request: “The promotion of scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, and other backward classes has always been the top priority of the federal government. The lack of representation of OBC in any local self-government government violates its goals, intentions and decentralization and governance. The purpose of bringing the idea to the grassroots level.” It added that the issues raised in this petition have important public significance and have pan-Indian implications for the implementation of OBC reservations in elections across the country.

While the election process in Madhya Pradesh was proceeding to allocate seats to the OBC, the court issued an order. The court instructed to re-notify these seats as general category seats.

The center believes that any intervention at this stage will cause the OBC community to lose the five-year quota. In addition, five years is not a short period of time, and it will cause “serious prejudice against backward class citizens.”

As a temporary solution, the center proposed to suspend the electoral process and also asked the committee to submit a report within three months. “Till such time, the administrator can function who can hand over the charge to the newly elected person/body who will be elected with the provision of OBC reservation,” the application said.

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The Supreme Court’s decision provides for a triple test of quotas in the K Krishnamurthy case (2010) and Vikas Kishanrao Gawli (2021).

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.

The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.

Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.

With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.

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The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

DateTemperatureSky
October 23, 202432.93 °CSky is clear
October 24, 202432.69 °CSky is clear
October 25, 202432.5 °CSky is clear
October 26, 202432.07 °CSky is clear
October 27, 202430.69 °CSky is clear
October 28, 202431.29 °CSky is clear
October 29, 202432.09 °CSky is clear

Weather in other cities on October 22, 2024

CityTemperatureSky
Mumbai28.35 °CLight rain
Kolkata28.84 °CSky is clear
Chennai28.94 °CLight rain
Bengaluru25.53 °CModerate rain
Hyderabad27.75 °CModerate rain
Ahmedabad31.9 °CSky is clear
Delhi32.93 °CSky is clear

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