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Bombay HC Halts Goa's Scheduled Tribe Population Count for Assembly Quota
✍️ India Today
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 01:49 AM
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The Bombay High Court has ordered a stay on the use of Goa's Scheduled Tribe population estimate that determines the number of assembly seats reserved for the community.
The Bombay High Court issued an order halting the application of the latest population estimate for Scheduled Tribes in Goa, a figure that underpins the allocation of reserved seats in the state legislative assembly.
The estimate, compiled by the Goa government based on recent demographic data, was set to revise the number of seats earmarked for the ST community. By staying its use, the court has kept the existing reservation framework in place pending further review.
Legal observers note that the decision highlights the judiciary's role in ensuring that any alteration to reservation quotas is backed by reliable and up‑to‑date demographic evidence. The matter is expected to be examined in subsequent hearings to determine a final, legally sound figure.
Until a definitive ruling is issued, the current composition of ST‑reserved assembly seats will remain unchanged, averting any immediate impact on the political representation of the community.
The estimate, compiled by the Goa government based on recent demographic data, was set to revise the number of seats earmarked for the ST community. By staying its use, the court has kept the existing reservation framework in place pending further review.
Legal observers note that the decision highlights the judiciary's role in ensuring that any alteration to reservation quotas is backed by reliable and up‑to‑date demographic evidence. The matter is expected to be examined in subsequent hearings to determine a final, legally sound figure.
Until a definitive ruling is issued, the current composition of ST‑reserved assembly seats will remain unchanged, averting any immediate impact on the political representation of the community.