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1. Which court invalidated the Bihar government's decision to raise reservation quotas beyond 50% for various categories?
The Patna High Court ruled against the Bihar government's increase of reservation quotas from 50% to 65%, citing a violation of the 50% cap set by the Supreme Court. The decision also addressed the unconstitutional addition of a 10% Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) quota, emphasizing adherence to legal precedents on reservation policies in educational institutions and government employment.