SC seeks written response on Nishad community's reservation quota

Key Points

• The Supreme Court issued a show cause notice for a written response on the Nishad community's reservation quota petition.
• The writ petition was filed by Khajanti Mahato Naniya on behalf of Nepal Nishad Ekata Samaj.
• The Nishad community includes multiple castes residing mainly in Tarai/Madhes, relying on fishing, boating and farming.
• The community is vulnerable to flooding and landslides with a reported population of over 814,000 as per the Madheshi Commission.