20
Jun
The Patna High Court on Thursday annulled the Bihar government's notification that had raised the reservation for backward classes, scheduled castes, and scheduled tribes from 50% to 65% in government jobs and higher educational institutions in the state. The court ruled on multiple petitions challenging the constitutionality of the reservation increase, with petitioners arguing that the state's hike exceeded its legislative authority, Hindustan Times reported. Last November, the Bihar government issued a gazette notification for two reservation bills: the Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (for SC, ST, EBC, and OBC) Amendment Bill and the Bihar (in Admission…