2 years, 6 months ago

EWS Reservation- Supreme Court Constitution Bench Hearing DAY 3- LIVE UPDATES

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The Supreme Court Constitution Bench will commence the hearing on the cases challenging the constitutional validity of reservation for economically weaker section of citizensThe petitions challenge the validity of Constitution Amendment Act 2019. The Supreme Court Constitution Bench will commence the hearing on the cases challenging the constitutional validity of reservation for economically weaker section of citizens The petitions challenge the validity of Constitution Amendment Act 2019. The newly inserted Article 15 enabled the State to make special provisions for advancement of any economically weaker section of citizens, including reservations in educational institutions. After the amendment was notified by the President, a batch of petitions were filed in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of economic reservation.

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

EWS Reservation Turns Constitution On Its Head, Supreme Court Erred By Upholding It : Justice Nariman

Live Law

While delivering the Justice VR Krishna Iyer Memorial Lecture, former Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman critiqued today the EWS judgment for upholding the 103rd Constitutional Amendment which excluded from the ambit of economic reservation people belonging to Schedules Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Backward Classes.The former judge commented that the EWS judgment was wrong. Remarking that the decision was in the teeth …

7 months, 4 weeks ago

SC refuses interim stay on Patna HC’s ruling striking down Bihar government’s 65% reservation law

Op India

On Monday, the Supreme Court of India refused an interim stay on Patna High Court’s judgement that struck down the Bihar government’s law that increased reservations in the state from 50% to 65% in public employment and educational institutions. No interim relief.” Notably, the Bihar government has approached the top court to challenge the Patna High Court’s order dated 20th …

1 year, 6 months ago

Top Court To Examine SC/ST Reservation

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for November 21 to address pleas challenging the constitutionality of extending reservation benefits to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies beyond the originally envisioned 10-year period in the Constitution. Chandrachud, will assess the validity of the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, which extended SC and ST quotas …

1 year, 10 months ago

SC Dismisses Pleas Seeking Review of Its Verdict Upholding 10 Per Cent Reservation to EWS

News 18

The Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of pleas seeking review of its verdict upholding the 10 per cent reservation introduced in 2019 for the economically weaker sections in educational institutions and government jobs that excluded the poor among the SC/ST/OBC categories. The review petitions are, therefore, dismissed,” the bench also comprising Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, S Ravindra Bhat, Bela M …

1 year, 10 months ago

5-judge SC bench to hear review pleas challenging order upholding EWS quota

India Today

A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, will hear on May 9 review petitions challenging its verdict which upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment that provides 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions to the Economically Weaker Section. A five-judge Supreme Court bench comprising then CJI UU Lalit, Justice …

2 years, 3 months ago

Time to Review Reservation Policy to Empower Poorest of Poor - News18

News 18

Recently, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court decided to examine the constitutionality of the Centre’s decision to provide a 10 percent quota for the economically weaker sections of the society. “Whether the 103rd Constitution Amendment Act can be said to breach the basic structure of the Constitution by permitting the state to make special provisions, including reservation, based on …

2 years, 3 months ago

"Errors Apparent On Record" : DMK Approaches Supreme Court Seeking Review Of Judgment Upholding EWS Quota

Live Law

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has moved Supreme Court of India seeking a review of the Constitution Bench judgment upholding the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment which introduced provisions for reservation to Economically Weaker Sections. The judgement dated 07.11.2022, by a 3:2 majority, had upheld the validity f the 103rd Constitutional Amendment which introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in …

2 years, 4 months ago

EWS quota verdict: SC arrived at proper conclusion but did not address correct issues

Firstpost

Ending caste-based discrimination is and should be a goal of the Indian state, but it can’t be the only goal under the equality code of the Constitution. Ending income inequality is also a goal to establish an egalitarian society The Supreme Court pronounced its verdict on the EWS reservations, and the jury is still out on the correctness of the …

2 years, 4 months ago

GUEST COLUMN | Does the EWS verdict represent the revenge of the ruling classes?

The Hindu

Published : Nov 17, 2022 10:20 IST It is indeed a coincidence that in November 2022, two of the world’s largest electoral democracies are seeking to recalibrate their moral goals. India’s case for reservation was built on an acceptance that the caste system that had codified all aspects of existence, from using a common village tap, to common dining, to …

2 years, 4 months ago

Explainer on the Supreme Court upholding the EWS quota

Hindustan Times

Recently, the Supreme Court upheld the 10% reservation in education and employment for Economically Weaker Sections. The challenge to the validity of the constitutional amendment was based on three grounds, which are: Reservation based on economic criteria violates the ‘basic structure’ of the Constitution. In the present case, the challenge to the 103rd Constitutional Amendment was based on the argument …

2 years, 4 months ago

Explained | How has the EWS ruling altered reservations?

The Hindu

The story so far: The Supreme Court, by a 3:2 majority, has upheld the validity of the Constitution Act, 2019, providing reservation up to 10% for Economically Weaker Sections in education and employment among those groups that do not come under any community-based reservation. The 103rd amendment introduced Article 15, an enabling provision for the state to make special provisions …

2 years, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu not to implement EWS quota, to challenge Supreme Court verdict

India Today

In an all-party meeting called by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, a resolution was passed to file a review petition against the Supreme Court verdict that upheld the 10 per cent reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in government jobs with a 3:2 majority. The all-party meeting adopted a resolution on Saturday to reject the 103rd Constitutional amendment providing 10 …

2 years, 4 months ago

DC Edit | Use data to frame quotas, update them periodically

Deccan Chronicle

Democracies start off setting for themselves lofty goals which they hope to achieve at some point in time. All the five judges of the Constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Monday upheld the 103rd amendment to the Constitution which provided reservation based on economic criteria. While the majority judgments of three judges also found the 50 per cent ceiling …

2 years, 4 months ago

Parliament Can Experiment with Avowed Objective of Socio-Economic Justice: SC’s Majority Ruling on EWS Reservation

News 18

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Economically Weaker Section reservation, which was introduced through the Constitution Act, 2019. Justice Bela M Trivedi’s concurring view stipulated that the “legislature understand and appreciates the needs of its own people” while justifying the amendment. “…the deprivations arising from economic disadvantages, including those of discrimination and exclusion, need to be addressed to by …

2 years, 4 months ago

Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah hits out at SC's decision to uphold 10 per cent quota for EWS

Firstpost

The five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Monday upheld the validity of the Constitution’s 103rd Amendment Act 2019 New Delhi: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has hit out at the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold 10 per cent reservation in colleges and government jobs for the poor or EWS. There is no mention of economic backwardness for reservation.” …

2 years, 4 months ago

SC/ST/OBC Exclusion From EWS Quota Logical, Necessary To Avoid Double Benefits: Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court by 3:2 majority upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment which introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in education and public employment. Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, Bela Trivedi and JB Pardiwala upheld the 103rd Constitution Amendment, Justice S Ravindra Bhat wrote a dissenting judgment, which was concurred with by the Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh …

2 years, 4 months ago

Reservation An Exception To General Rule Of Equality; Enabling Provisions Do Not Form Basic Feature Of Constitution: Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court observed that the reservation is an exception to the general rule of equality and thus cannot be regarded as basic feature of the Constitution.One of the main defence raised by the Centre was that the 103rd Constitutional amendment is enabling, and confer power upon the state, to make special provisions and reservations, based on the economic criterion …

2 years, 4 months ago

[EWS Quota] Why Supreme Court's Minority Judgment Did Not Read Down 103rd Constitutional Amendment ?

Live Law

The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court by 3:2 majority upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment which introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in education and public employment.Justice S Ravindra Bhat, with whom Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit joined, authored a dissenting opinion to strike it down. Constitution Act, 2019 The amendment inserted Clause to …

2 years, 4 months ago

Parties welcome SC order on EWS quota as Congress, BJP vie for credit

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court’s decision upholding the 10% reservation for the Economically Weaker Section was hailed by almost all political parties -- which isn’t surprising because most supported the Constitutional amendment at the time of its passage in Parliament in 2019. Senior AAP leader and Delhi environment minister, Gopal Rai, said: “AAP welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court on EWS.” …

2 years, 4 months ago

Congress welcomes Supreme Court verdict on EWS quota, takes credit for initiating the process

The Hindu

Welcoming the Supreme Court verdict to uphold the 10% reservation for economically weaker sections, the Congress on Monday said that the process was initiated by the Manmohan Singh government. In a statement, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed that the Bill to provide quota to the EWS was ready as far back as 2014 but the Modi government took five …

2 years, 4 months ago

Reservation Solely Based On Economic Criteria Does Not Violate Basic Structure Of Constitution : Supreme Court In EWS Quota Case

Live Law

The Supreme Court by 3:2 majority upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment which introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in education and public employment. Reflecting upon the argument of the petitioners that for affirmative action the Constitution of India contemplates social and educational backwardness and not economic disadvantage alone, the majority judgment, largely, held that economic criteria …

2 years, 4 months ago

It’s for state to set norms to identify EWS quota beneficiaries: SC

The Hindu

The majority judgment of the Constitution Bench on November 7, 2022 held that lack of guidelines to identify economic backwardness under the 10% economically weaker sections quota cannot be used to question the 103rd Amendment. “The question as to whether any particular classification as economically weaker section is based on relevant data and factors as also the extent of reservation …

2 years, 4 months ago

Reservation policy cannot stay for indefinite period, says Supreme Court

The Hindu

Three judges on the Constitution Bench, in views which formed both the majority and minority opinions, said the policy of reservation in education and employment cannot continue for an indefinite period. “At the end of 75 years of our Independence, we need to revisit the system of reservation in the larger interest of the society as a whole, as a …

2 years, 4 months ago

Reservations in private institutions is not per se violative of the Basic Structure of the Constitution: Supreme Court

The Hindu

Justice Dinesh Maheshwari, who led the majority opinions on the five-judge Bench which upheld the Economically Weaker Section quota on Monday, held that “the 103rd Constitution Amendment which permits the state to make special provisions cannot be said to breach the Basic Structure of the Constitution”. Lalit, also observed that “reservations in private institutions is not per se violative of …

2 years, 4 months ago

EWS ruling will shape quota law

Hindustan Times

India’s affirmative action programme is shaped by two landmark events. Created in January 2019, months before general elections, the EWS quota was politically difficult to oppose, given it was packaged as a pro-poor move, though by excluding groups already under the reservation umbrella, it was effectively a pitch to upper castes and dominant communities. Three judges of the court backed …

2 years, 4 months ago

50% Ceiling Limit For Reservation Flexible: Supreme Court In EWS Quota Case

Live Law

In an important judgement, the 103rd Constitutional Amendment which introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in education and public employment was upheld by the Supreme Court Constitution Bench with a 3:2 majority. Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, Bela Trivedi and JB Pardiwala upheld the amendment and Justice S Ravindra Bhat along with CJI UU Lalit dissented with the majority view. While …

2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court upholds 10 per cent quota for economically weaker sections by 3:2 majority

Firstpost

A five-judge Constitution bench in a 3:2 majority verdict has held that the provisions of the Amendment does not violate essential features of the Constitution New Delhi: The Supreme Court in a majority judgment on Monday upheld the validity of the Constitution’s 103rd Amendment Act 2019, which provides for 10 per cent EWS reservation amongst the general category in admissions …

2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court holds 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent EWS reservation valid

The Hindu

Published : Nov 07, 2022 12:34 IST The Supreme Court, by a majority view of 3:2, on November 7 upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent reservation to people belonging to economically weaker sections in admissions and government jobs. Justice Dinesh Maheshwari, who read the judgment for himself, said the 103rd constitutional amendment cannot be …

2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court upholds reservation for economically weaker sections

Deccan Chronicle

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday by a majority of 3-2 upheld the Constitution’s 103rd Amendment providing for a 10 per cent reservation for Economically Weaker Sections of the forward classes describing it as an affirmative action, not violative of the basic structure of the Constitution, and saying it did not offend the equality code by excluding SC/STs and …

2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court upholds EWS quota: ‘Doesn’t violate basic structure of Constitution'

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court India on Monday backed the 10% EWS quota introduced by the central government, which provides reservation in education and jobs to people belonging to economically weaker sections. SC upholds 10% EWS quota for jobs and education A five-bench Constitution bench of the Supreme Court delivered the judgement backing EWS reservation by a 3:2 majority view. The Constitution …

2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Upholds EWS Quota By 3:2 Majority; CJI Lalit & Justice Bhat In Minority

Live Law

The Supreme Court Constitution Bench has by 3:2 majority upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment which introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in education and public employment.While Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, Bela Trivedi and JB Pardiwala upheld the 103rd Constitution Amendment, Justice S Ravindra Bhat wrote a dissenting judgment to strike it. The Supreme Court Constitution Bench has …

2 years, 4 months ago

'Fraud on Constitution' or A Helping Hand? A Look at 10% EWS Quota Debate Ahead of SC Verdict

News 18

In one of the most crucial and anticipated verdicts, the Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Monday its judgement on a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the 103rd Constitutional amendment providing 10 per cent reservation to the Economically Weaker Sections persons in admissions and government jobs. Academician Mohan Gopal had opened the arguments in the case before …

2 years, 4 months ago

BREAKING: SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS 10% RESERVATIONS FOR ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS (EWS) LIVE UPDATES

Live Law

The Supreme Court to pronounce the Judgement TODAY determining the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment which introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in education and public employment came out today. The matter was heard by a 5-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, S Ravindra Bhat, Bela M Trivedi and JB. The matter …

2 years, 4 months ago

BREAKING: SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS 10% RESERVATIONS FOR ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS (EWS) LIVE UPDATES

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2 years, 4 months ago

SC Upholds 10% Quota for Economically Weaker Sections in Win for Govt, Says Doesn't Violate Constitution

News 18

Three of five judges of the constitution bench in Supreme Court on Monday ruled that providing 10 per cent reservation to economically weaker sections persons in admissions and government jobs does not violate the basic structure of the constitution and the equality code. whether reservation is an instrument of representation of backward classes and whether economic criteria violate basic structure; …

2 years, 4 months ago

10% reservation for poorer sections in admissions, jobs to continue, says SC in key judgment | 10 points

India TV News

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment, providing 10 per cent reservation to economically weaker sections in the general category in admissions and government jobs. The Supreme Court, by a majority view of 3:2, on Monday upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent reservation to people belonging to economically …

2 years, 4 months ago

EWS Quota Case : Is Reservation For Representation Or Financial Improvement? Highlights From Supreme Court Hearing [Summary Of Arguments, Court Queries]

Live Law

The Supreme Court verdict determining the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment which introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in education and public employment is to come out on November 7, 2022. Senior Advocate Meenakshi Arora echoed a similar sentiment and submitted that reservations under Article 15 and 16 of the Constitution were not aimed at providing economic aid …

2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court To Pronounce Verdict On Validity Of EWS Quota On November 7

Live Law

The Supreme Court verdict determining the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment which introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in education and public employment is likely to come out next week. CASE TITLE: Janhit Abhiyan v. Union Of India with 32 connected matters | W.P.NO.55/2019 and connected issues Reports of the hearings : EWS Quota - 103rd Amendment Negates …

2 years, 5 months ago

EWS Quota Violates Basic Structure Of Constitution Due To Caste-Based Exclusion & Breach Of 50% Ceiling : Petitioners' Arguments On Final Day Of Supreme Court Hearing

Live Law

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, comprising Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, S Ravindra Bhat, Bela M Trivedi and JB Pardiwala on Tuesday, reserved judgment on a batch of petitions challenging the 103rd Constitutional Amendment which introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in education and public employment.On. A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, …

2 years, 6 months ago

SC reserves verdict after hearing for 7 days the pros and cons of 10% quota for EWS

India Today

After 7 days of arguments and hearing 20 lawyers, a Supreme Court Constitution Bench on Tuesday reserved its orders on the petitions challenging the validity of the 103rd constitutional amendment, providing for 10% quota to the Economically Weaker Sections. While most petitioners challenged the validity of the 103rd amendment, urging the court to strike it down, the respondent Union Government …

2 years, 6 months ago

General Category Poor Large Segment, Not Covered Under Any Existing Quota Scheme: Centre to SC

News 18

The Centre on Thursday vehemently defended in the Supreme Court the 103rd constitutional amendment, which provides a 10-per cent quota in jobs and education to those in the economically weaker section category, saying this was ”necessitated” to benefit the general category poor, a ”large segment” of population not covered under any existing reservation scheme. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by …

2 years, 6 months ago

EWS quota claims to be for poorest of poor, but denies most deprived: Supreme Court

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the logic behind a quota for ‘economically weaker sections’ which claims to cater to the “poorest of the poor” but leaves out deprived communities who have suffered denial for centuries. So there is a large section of them who are kept out because the share of the pie is only that much… Is it …

2 years, 6 months ago

What’s wrong in using economic criteria for reservation, asks Supreme Court

The Hindu

What is “so principally, so fundamentally wrong” in singling out economic criterion for grant of reservation, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India U.U. The quota excludes Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes, who form ‘homogenous groups’ included in the prevalent 50% reservation granted separately. Reservation was not meant to …

2 years, 6 months ago

EWS Reservation- Supreme Court Constitution Bench Hearing DAY 3- LIVE UPDATES

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2 years, 6 months ago

EWS Reservation- Supreme Court Constitution Bench Hearing DAY 3- LIVE UPDATES

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2 years, 6 months ago

EWS Reservation- Supreme Court Constitution Bench Hearing DAY 3- LIVE UPDATES

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2 years, 6 months ago

EWS Reservation- Supreme Court Constitution Bench Hearing DAY 3- LIVE UPDATES

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2 years, 6 months ago

EWS Reservation- Supreme Court Constitution Bench Hearing DAY 3- LIVE UPDATES

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2 years, 6 months ago

EWS Reservation- Supreme Court Constitution Bench Hearing DAY 3- LIVE UPDATES

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Judiciary must intervene when constitutional rights guaranteed to minorities are threatened: Madras High Court

The Hindu

Whenever the constitutional rights guaranteed to the minorities are threatened, it is imperative on the part of the judiciary to intervene and reinforce the very essence of the country’s democratic ethos and its dedication to unity in diversity, the Madras High Court said on Thursday. The judge went on to state: “The Judiciary must recognize its pivotal role in restoring …

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Supreme Court asks Centre, others to respond to plea over JEE-Advanced 2025

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea seeking a direction to allow students, who had passed Class 12 exams in 2023, to participate in JEE-Advanced 2025 for securing admissions in the prestigious IITs. "The lack of uniformity in number of attempts in JEE-Mains and Advanced deprives the petitioners of equal opportunity to …

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Report on internal reservation for Karnataka SC, ST submitted to Chief Minister

India Today

Justice HN Nagamohan Das, on March 27, 2025, submitted his much-anticipated report on internal reservation to the Karnataka government. There are also chances that an internal reservation framework was suggested, which takes into account the AJ Sadashiva Commission’s recommendations, which advocated for a sub-matrix system within the SC quota. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah previously stated that the government is committed to …

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DC Edit | Religion-based quotas unacceptable

Deccan Chronicle

Affirmative action is a tool civilised societies employ to emancipate communities from their marginalised conditions and enter the mainstream. Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution of India mandate that the state shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth but authorises governments to “make special provisions for the advancement …

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Disqualification row: Assembly secretary submits counter to SC

Deccan Chronicle

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After Karnataka HC Nudge, Tumakuru Advocates Association To Reserve One Treasurer, Two Executive Committee Member Posts For Women

Live Law

The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the Tumakuru District Advocates Association to create one post of Treasurer and two posts for Executive Committee Members for women, in view of the submission by the Association that it would reserve the said posts for women in the upcoming elections. On March 19, the High Court had stayed the elections to the …

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Supreme Court Declines To Intervene In Challenge Against Haj Policy 2025 Implementation

Live Law

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EWS Members Face Economic Hardship, Different From Caste Discrimination: Madhya Pradesh HC Rejects Age Relaxation Plea For EWS In UPSC Exam

Live Law

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a plea filed by certain EWS category candidates praying for grant of age relaxation to the category in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Therefore, no grounds are made out to interfere in the impugned executive instructions of the Central Government or the State Government of Madhya Pradesh, whereby no age relaxation to members …

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Karnataka High Court Stays Election To Tumakuru District Advocates Association As Women Members Seek Implementation Of 33% Reservation

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The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday stayed till March 21 elections to the Tumakuru District Advocates Association, which is scheduled on April 5. However, the Tumakuru District Advocates Association through its March 17 decision rejected the petitioners request stating that as per the Tumakuru District Association Bylaws 1960, bylaw no. "Thus the impugned decision of the Tumakuru District Advocates Association, …

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Supreme Court posts challenge to new CEC/EC appointments law to April 16, petitioners say case goes to the very roots of democracy

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Supreme Court posts challenge to new CEC/EC appointments law to April 16, petitioners say case goes to the very roots of democracy

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday scheduled a detailed hearing of a challenge to a law giving the Central government a dominant role in the appointments of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners on April 16. The petitioners have argued that the law was introduced to dilute a Constitution Bench delivered in March 2023 in Anoop Baranwal versus Union of …

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Supreme Court Weekly Digest March 2025 [March 10 - 16, 2025]

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SC seeks viewpoints on Lokpal’s power to investigate HC judges

Hindustan Times

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SC to hear pleas opposing appointment of CEC, ECs under 2023 law on April 16

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DC Edit | Will Telangana Quota Law Stand?

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The Telangana Legislative Assembly has passed the Telangana Backward Classes Bill, 2025, to increase reservation for Backward Classes in education, employment, and local bodies to 42 per cent from 29 per cent. Though there are states like Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh, where the total reservation extended in the state has already touched 69 per cent, the Telangana reservation law is …

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Amid BJP backlash, Karnataka tables 4% Muslim quota Bill in Legislative Assembly

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Amid BJP backlash, Karnataka tables 4% Muslim quota Bill in Legislative Assembly

India Today

The Karnataka government on Tuesday introduced a Bill in the Legislative Assembly to provide a 4 per cent reservation for Muslims in government contracts, a move that has sparked sharp opposition from the BJP, which has termed it "unconstitutional" and vowed to challenge it. The proposed amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act reserves 4 per cent of …

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Madras HC Rejects Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity Of S.13 Family Courts Act Which Restricts Representation Of Party By Lawyer

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The Madras High Court recently dismissed a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Section 13 of the Family Courts Act. It was submitted that Section 13 read with the Family Courts Rules 1996 notified by the Madras High Court provided permission for representation by a lawyer. The court, however, rejected this argument and noted that the said ground of discrimination …

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Reservation Policy For Transgender Persons In NLSIU To Be Made By Executive Committee, Can't Be Done In Ad Hoc Manner: Varsity To High Court

Live Law

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Scheduled Castes to be divided into three groups to implement 15% reservation

The Hindu

Reservations for the Scheduled Castes will forthwith be made on the basis of three major groups within the community identified by the Telangana Government. The Bill follows the Supreme Court’s direction permitting sub-classification within Scheduled Castes reserved categories,followingpersistent demands and representations from various sections among them. The Bill said that in order to eliminate inequalities in status, facilities and opportunities …

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Karnataka Cabinet Approve 4 Percent Reservation for Muslims in govt contract

Deccan Chronicle

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EWS Reservation Can't Be Claimed By Those Already Holding Reserved Category: J&K HC Cancels MBBS Admission Secured Under Misrepresented EWS Status

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Telangana’s SC Subclassification: Justice for Dalits or a New Inequality?

The Hindu

Published : Mar 10, 2025 17:58 IST - 6 MINS READ Following the Supreme Court’s validation last year of subclassifications within the SC and ST categories, the Telangana government, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, appointed a single-member judicial commission in November 2024. Headed by the retired Justice Shameem Akhtar, it was tasked with assessing intragroup disparities among various castes …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Reservation In Local Bodies: High Court Seeks State's Stand On PIL Challenging Vires Of Gujarat Local Authorities Laws (Amendment) Act 2023

Live Law

The Gujarat High Court on Monday sought the state government's stand on a PIL challenging the constitutional validity of the Gujarat Local Authorities Laws Act 2023 and subsequent amendment made to the relevant rules, claiming it is contrary to the Supreme Court's decisions on the manner in which reservation is to be implemented. The plea claims that the Act and …

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“Antithetical To Concept Of Equality": J&K High Court Halts Promotions Without Consideration Of Candidates' SC/ST Reservation

Trending News

2 weeks, 4 days ago

“Antithetical To Concept Of Equality": J&K High Court Halts Promotions Without Consideration Of Candidates' SC/ST Reservation

Live Law

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has restrained the government from making any promotions unless candidates from the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories entitled to reservation are duly considered. Delivering a major relief to reserved category employees who have long been denied their rightful promotions due to a controversial government circular Justice M.A Chowdhary observed, “The respondents …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Benefit Of Reservation In Promotion Available To All Under Article 16(4A), J&K Citizens Cannot Be Treated Differently: High Court

Live Law

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has expressed its strong disapproval of the circular issued by the General Administration Department directing all the Administrative Secretaries to keep vacant the slots meant for reserved category employees. The Court held that denying the benefit of reservation in promotion to scheduled castes and keeping their seats vacant would lead to treating citizens of …

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3 weeks ago

Organisation Once Declared As A Minority Institution Always Retains Its Minority Status: Calcutta High Court

Live Law

The Calcutta High Court has held that once an organisation has been accorded minority status, it would continue to be recognised as a minority institution and would not be expected to routinely approach the state authorities to retain such status. The matter, challenging the status of a minority school, came up for hearing before a division bench of Chief Justice …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

EWS seat admissions: Pvt schools’ body writes to education dept over ‘partial’ reimbursement

Hindustan Times

After the UT education department wrote to all private unaided schools regarding any pending dues for EWS admissions, the Independent Schools Association, in response, has raised the issues regarding the reimbursement of economically weaker section admission seats. The ongoing case in the Punjab and Haryana high court between private schools and the UT education department is scheduled for the next …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Reservation system is a farce as it is being followed only for third, fourth grade jobs: Thol. Thirumavalavan

The Hindu

“The system of reservation which is followed only for third and fourth grade jobs is a farce. In appointment to top and powerful positions reservation is not followed,” said Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi leader Thol. Mr. Thirumavalavan elaborated: “For powerful positions like professors, Vice-chancellors and directors of higher education institutions, reservation system is not being followed for promotions. That too, reservation …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

AP to revise local, non-local reservation policy in higher education

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: The State government has decided to revise its policy regarding the implementation of local and non-local reservations for admissions in institutions of higher education, following the Telangana government’s recent order over seat allocation. Under the current system, where allocation of seats was made as per the provisions of the Undivided Andhra Pradesh era, the State was divided into three …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Caste Discrimination In Colleges | 'Draft Regulations Prepared By UGC', Tells Union; Supreme Court Mulls 'Strong & Robust' Mechanism

Live Law

In the PIL assailing caste discrimination in higher educational institutions, the Union recently told the Supreme Court that the University Grants Commission has prepared draft regulations to inter-alia address the issues raised. On its part, the Court expressed that it is looking to create a "very strong and robust mechanism" for "really" tackling the unfortunate issues.A bench. Insofar as the …

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1 month ago

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- January 2025

Live Law

Adalat Refund court fees - The petitioner sought a refund of court fees paid in the trial court, first appellate court, and second appellate court after the High Court decided the second appeal based on an amicable settlement between the parties. Jage Ram v. Ved Kaur, 2025 LiveLaw 138 Aircraft Act, 1934 Section 12B - Investigation by Local Police - …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Beyond judiciary's power: Supreme Court rejects PIL seeking inclusion of 'Are-Katika' community in SC list

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking the inclusion of the Are-Katika community in the Scheduled Castes category across the country and said that only Parliament has the power to do so. Reportedly, a bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih heard the matter and dismissed the petition as withdrawn and told the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court notice on plight of over 25,000 madrasa students in U.P.

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Union Government, Uttar Pradesh Government and the State’s Madrasa Board on a petition highlighting the plight of over 25,000 students of madrasas doing fazil and kamil courses, which were declared unconstitutional by the top court in November 2024 in a judgment. The top court had found the provisions of the Uttar …

1 month, 1 week ago

Allahabad HCBA To Abstain From Judicial Work Today In Protest Against Non-Appointment Of HC Judges, Proposed Amendments To Advocates Act

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association, in its executive meeting held on Wednesday, passed a resolution to abstain from Judicial work today to protest against the dwindling number of judges and the Draft Advocates Bill 2025. As per the association's press release, the meeting discussed that despite the sanctioned strength of 160 judges, the High Court is working with less …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Top court to hear Places of Worship Act pleas in April

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing on multiple petitions concerning the validity and enforcement of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, to the first week of April, citing a lack of quorum. Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, who was sitting in a two-judge combination for the day, emphasised that the matter requires a three-judge bench, leading to …

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1 month, 1 week ago

There is a limit to petitions: Top court defers pleas on Places of Worship Act

India Today

The Supreme Court on Monday deferred to April first week the hearing on a batch of pleas relating to the Places of Worship Act, 1991. Earlier in the morning, the top court expressed its displeasure over the filing of several fresh pleas in a case related to validity of the Places of Worship Act, 1991 which mandates the religious character …

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1 month, 1 week ago

DMK MP Wilson’s Bill revives debate on reservation in appointments in higher judiciary

The Hindu

The debate on the need for introducing reservation in the appointment of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts has been revived by the recent introduction of The Constitutional Bill 2024 by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Rajya Sabha MP P. Wilson. The Bill seeks to amend the Constitution to provide due representation for members of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi High Court seeks Centre’s reply on plea over women’s reservation in Parliament

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to respond to a plea challenging the validity of Article 334A of the Constitution which prescribes delimitation as a prerequisite to give effect to reservation of seats for women in Parliament. The court issued notice to the Ministry of Law and Justice as well as the Attorney-General of India, the highest …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Govt. to enact law in March first week to give statutory backing to 42% BC reservation

The Hindu

The State government has decided to enact a legislation providing for 42 per cent reservation to backward classes communities in education, employment and political spheres. Accordingly, those who missed out can register their details with the officials concerned between February 16 and 28, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said. The Deputy Chief Minister, along with other Ministers, attended a …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Article 226 | Writ Court Can Refuse Action Against Illegality To Do Substantial Justice : Supreme Court

Live Law

Recently, the Supreme Court reiterated that the writ court does not interfere in cases of mere violation of any statutory provision or norms unless the same has caused injustice. While administering law it is to be tempered with equity and if the equitable situation demands after setting right the legal formulations not to take it to the logical end, the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Article 334A Which Prescribes Delimitation Exercise To Implement Women's Reservation In Lok Sabha

Live Law

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the delimitation clause under Article 334A of the Constitution of India in so far as it renders delimitation of constituencies a prerequisite to implement women's reservation in Lok Sabha. The Amendment Act in question contemplates reservation of 33% seats in the Lok Sabha and …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Only Telangana caste certificates applicable for medical PG seats, says High Court

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court has upheld Telangana’s decision regarding reservations in postgraduate medical admissions, ruling that the state has the authority to determine reservation policies in its notification for filling medical PG seats. The notification mandated that candidates applying under Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Backward Class categories must submit the latest social status certificate issued by the Telangana …

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DMK MP P Wilson's Private Bill Proposes Reservation For SC/ST/OBC Community In Judicial Appointments

Trending News

1 month, 2 weeks ago

DMK MP P Wilson's Private Bill Proposes Reservation For SC/ST/OBC Community In Judicial Appointments

Live Law

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP and Senior Advocate P. Wilson on Friday moved a private bill, proposing a fixed timeline and larger transparency in judicial appointments. The bill The bill, in its Statement of objects and reasons, states that a representative judiciary would boost public confidence where the public would feel that their realities and concerns are understood and addressed. Pointing …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

DMK MP P Wilson's Private Bill Proposes Reservation For SC/ST/OBC Community In Judicial Appointments

Live Law

State Bill Judicial Appointments Ensure Reservation

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ex-servicemen quota: Madras High Court pulls up state govt, TNPSC

New Indian Express

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court criticised the state government and Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission for its failure to amend legal provisions relating to eligibility of ex-servicemen to apply for multiple government vacancies and to accept a higher post after joining a lower one. A bench of Justices M S Ramesh and A D Maria Clete …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

NEET-PG 2024 | Supreme Court Dismisses Plea For Fresh AIQ Round 3 Counselling

Live Law

The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea seeking direction to the Medical Counselling Committee to conduct AIQ Round III of NEET-PG 2024 counselling afresh on the ground that there were instances of seat blocking following delay in completion of 2nd round of state counselling in Madhya Pradesh. Briefly put, the petition, filed by 3 NEET-PG 2024 candidates, sought direction to …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

SC sub-quota for edu, jobs in Telangana from April

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad:The state government is set to implement reservations in education and employment for Scheduled Castes communities as per the new SC sub-categorisation from April, according to official sources. This move follows a landmark Supreme Court judgment in August 2024, which permitted states to sub-categorise SCs within the 15 per cent reservation quota for education and employment. In response, Chief Minister …

Telangana

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Allows Karnataka HC To Proceed With Direct Recruitment Of 158 Civil Judges Ignoring State Govt's Circular

Live Law

While hearing the issue of pending vacancies in the district judiciary, the Supreme Court today directed the Karnataka High Court to proceed with the selection process of recruiting 158 civil judges irrespective of the state government's circular holding up direct recruitments to the judiciary. The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan was informed that …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Appeals Of Accused & Victims Under NIA Act Can't Be Dismissed On Ground That Delay Can't Be Condoned Beyond 90 Days : Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court today directed that appeals filed by accused or victims in matters under the National Investigation Agency Act 2008 would not be dismissed on reason that delay beyond a period of 90 days cannot be condoned. The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan was hearing a batch of pleas challenging S. 21 …

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