Advocates’ Association Bengaluru Raises Concern Over Lack of OBC Representation in Karnataka High Court

The Advocates’ Association, Bengaluru, wrote to the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, highlighting the absence of OBC and BCM-A representation in recent proposals for judicial appointments.

The Association objected to ten recommendations made under the Bar quota, which did not include any candidates from the OBC or BCM-A categories.

The Association stated that only 2–3 judges in the High Court belong to these groups, even though OBCs constitute over 25 per cent of Karnataka’s population. It described this as gross under-representation and said it raises constitutional issues under Articles 15 and 16.

The Association requested that two additional candidates from OBC and BCM-A categories be recommended under the Bar quota.