Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government has filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court concerning the state’s 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Friday.
The petition, titled State of Madhya Pradesh vs Ashita Dubey and Others, was filed through the state Advocate General’s office following the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s October 9, 2026, decision on OBC reservation.
The development came as representatives of the OBC Mahasabha met Yadav at Samatva Bhavan, the Chief Minister’s residence in Bhopal, to submit a memorandum seeking a constitutional resolution based on updated data and protection of the interests of OBC candidates.
CM Mohan Yadav Reaffirms Commitment to OBC Interests
During the meeting, Yadav said the question of reservation for Other Backward Classes was an important matter for the state government and that efforts were being made to find a legally sound and reasoned solution.
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He said the government had convened an all-party meeting on the issue and held discussions with various OBC organisations before presenting its position before the courts.
The Chief Minister maintained that the government was working towards resolving the matter rather than delaying it, adding that its position on protecting OBC interests was clear.
State Files SLP After Reviewing High Court Decision
Yadav said instructions had been issued to examine the High Court’s decision point by point and present the state government’s position before the Supreme Court.
Following this process, the Madhya Pradesh Advocate General’s office filed the SLP on Friday evening.
The petition, State of Madhya Pradesh vs Ashita Dubey and Others, concerns the dispute over the state’s 27% OBC reservation. The Supreme Court will consider the matter in accordance with the applicable judicial process.
The state government’s filing marks its move to pursue the matter before the country’s highest court following the October 9 High Court decision.
OBC Mahasabha Seeks Protection of Candidates’ Interests
The delegations that met Yadav submitted a memorandum concerning the High Court’s decision and the need for a constitutional resolution based on updated data. They also sought protection of the interests of OBC candidates.
Two delegations attended the meeting:
- OBC Mahasabha Delhi: Led by advocate Vaibhav Singh and engineer Mahendra Singh Lodhi.
- OBC Mahasabha Gwalior: Led by founder Vijay Kumar, state in-charge Jitu Lodhi and state president Giriraj Dhakad.
The representatives presented their views on the reservation issue and urged the government to address the concerns of OBC candidates.
OBC Reservation Dispute Moves to Supreme Court
The dispute concerns the implementation of 27% reservation for OBCs in Madhya Pradesh. Following the High Court’s October 9 decision, the state government has initiated proceedings before the Supreme Court.
The government has stated that it intends to present its case after examining the judicial decision, while OBC organisations have sought a resolution that protects eligible candidates’ interests.
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