Association seeks exclusive Additional Advocate-General for SC/ST cases
The Karnataka State SC/ST Employees’ Association has requested the appointment of a dedicated Additional Advocate-General to handle cases involving SC/ST reservation issues. They are also urging the government to challenge a High Court ruling that struck down an enhanced 56% reservation quota.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing legal and political tensions regarding reservation policies and the representation of marginalized communities in government services.
Association seeks exclusive Additional Advocate-General for SC/ST cases (Can go with related cabinet copy) left In a letter to the Chief Minister, the association requests the government to appoint ‘expert senior counsels, such as Indira Jaising’ to argue on behalf of the government in the apex court. File Photo File Photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/plixd/article71589102.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/CM%206.JPEG TH BENGALURU KARNATAKA 12/08/2026 : Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, DCM Dr G Parameshwara, KPCC President B K Hariprasad, held a meeting of cabinet colleagues and senior leaders at Home Office Krishna, in Bengaluru on August 12, 2026. The association also urges the government to immediately enforce a few earlier orders so that the HC verdict does not disrupt recruitment and promotions Bengaluru The Karnataka State SC/ST Employees’ Association has written to Chief Minister D.K.
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