"Rules Mandate Horizontal Reservation": AP High Court Rejects Open Category Candidate's Plea For Admission In MBBS Course Under Sports Quota

The Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by an open category candidate challenging reservation under the sports quota in MBBS college admissions. The court upheld the reservation policy for sports quota, even for open category candidates, finding no illegality or arbitrariness in the admission process. This ruling supports the state's policy of providing reservations to promote sports and ensure representation for talented sportspersons.