Articles for Economically Weaker Sections

Ghaziabad Development Authority Abused Dominant Position By Imposing Unfair Terms On Allottees Of EWS Housing Scheme, NCLAT Imposes 5% Penalty
22 hours, 24 minutes ago

Ghaziabad Development Authority Abused Dominant Position By Imposing Unfair Terms On Allottees Of EWS Housing Scheme, NCLAT Imposes 5% Penalty

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Ghaziabad Development Authority filed an appeal, challenging the Competition Commission of India's order wherein the CCI found that GDA had abused its dominant position in the market for the provision of services related to the development and sale of low-cost residential flats for Economically Weaker Sections under the Pratap Vihar Residential Housing Scheme. The conduct of the Appellant was found …

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In Bihar, reservation now at 75%. What about Supreme Court's 50% cap?
1 year, 1 month ago

In Bihar, reservation now at 75%. What about Supreme Court's 50% cap?

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court in its landmark 1992 judgment in the Indra Sawhney vs Union of India — popularly known as the Mandal Commission verdict – capped reservation for the backward class in government jobs and educational institutions at 50 per cent. The Kumar government’s decision also takes Bihar’s reservation quota past the 50 per cent camp imposed by the Supreme …

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'EWS Quota Is Reservation For Upper Castes With A Creamy Layer Exclusion': All India Backward Classes Federation Seeks Review Of Supreme Court Judgment
2 years ago

'EWS Quota Is Reservation For Upper Castes With A Creamy Layer Exclusion': All India Backward Classes Federation Seeks Review Of Supreme Court Judgment

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A review petition has been filed by All India Backward Classes Federation against the majority judgement 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 …

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

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

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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 …

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Explainer on the Supreme Court upholding the EWS quota
2 years, 1 month 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 …

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How P. Chidambaram forced Jairam Ramesh to change Congress stand on EWS quota
2 years, 1 month ago

How P. Chidambaram forced Jairam Ramesh to change Congress stand on EWS quota

India Today  

When the Supreme Court, on November 7, upheld the constitutional validity of the Narendra Modi government’s decision to implement 10 per cent reservation in government jobs and higher educational institutions for the economically weaker sections in the general category, the Congress initially welcomed the court’s ruling. Our spirit should be that poor people, irrespective of their community, get justice.” While …

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Why 10% quota for ‘economically weak’ in India has caused uproar
2 years, 1 month ago

Why 10% quota for ‘economically weak’ in India has caused uproar

Al Jazeera  

Controversial 10 percent quota in jobs and education for so-called ‘Economically Weaker Sections’ category of people angers politicians and caste activists. Politicians and activists in India have raised concerns over the country’s Supreme Court upholding a controversial government decision to implement a 10 percent quota in jobs and education for the so-called Economically Weaker Sections of society. — Shoaib Daniyal …

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SC/ST/OBC Exclusion From EWS Quota Logical, Necessary To Avoid Double Benefits: Supreme Court
2 years, 1 month ago

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

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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 …

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[EWS Quota] Why Supreme Court's Minority Judgment Did Not Read Down 103rd Constitutional Amendment ?
2 years, 1 month ago

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

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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 …

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Congress welcomes Supreme Court verdict on EWS quota, takes credit for initiating the process
2 years, 1 month 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 …

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It’s for state to set norms to identify EWS quota beneficiaries: SC
2 years, 1 month 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 …

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50% Ceiling Limit For Reservation Flexible: Supreme Court In EWS Quota Case
2 years, 1 month ago

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

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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 …

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'Historic judgment' or 'setback for social justice'? How netas across parties reacted to EWS verdict
2 years, 1 month ago

'Historic judgment' or 'setback for social justice'? How netas across parties reacted to EWS verdict

Firstpost  

In a landmark verdict, the SC by a majority view of 3:2 on Monday upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent quota to EWS in admissions and government jobs. New Delhi: In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court by a majority view of 3:2 on Monday upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing …

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Supreme Court clears 10% quota for poor: What's the case and why this is a big win for the Modi government?
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court clears 10% quota for poor: What's the case and why this is a big win for the Modi government?

Firstpost  

In January 2019, Parliament passed the 103rd constitutional amendment allowing the Centre to provide a 10 per cent quota to Economically Weaker Sections in the unreserved category. No violation of Article 14 or basic structure of constitution is noted.” CJI UU Lalit agreed with Justice S Ravindra Bhat & gave a dissent judgement Five-judge Constitution bench by a majority of …

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News18 Afternoon Digest: SC Upholds 10% Quota for Economically Weaker Sections in Win for Govt & Other Stories
2 years, 1 month ago

News18 Afternoon Digest: SC Upholds 10% Quota for Economically Weaker Sections in Win for Govt & Other Stories

News 18  

In this noon’s top news, the Supreme Court, by a majority view of 3:2, 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, and the United Nations estimates that the global human population will reach eight billion by mid-November, and will continue to grow. …

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'Fraud on Constitution' or A Helping Hand? A Look at 10% EWS Quota Debate Ahead of SC Verdict
2 years, 1 month 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 …

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SC Upholds 10% Quota for Economically Weaker Sections in Win for Govt, Says Doesn't Violate Constitution
2 years, 1 month 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; …

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EWS Quota Case : Is Reservation For Representation Or Financial Improvement? Highlights From Supreme Court Hearing [Summary Of Arguments, Court Queries]
2 years, 1 month 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 …

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EWS Quota Case - No Anthropological Study To Show Families Suffer From Poverty For Generations If They're Not Backward : Supreme During Hearing [Day 6]
2 years, 3 months ago

EWS Quota Case - No Anthropological Study To Show Families Suffer From Poverty For Generations If They're Not Backward : Supreme During Hearing [Day 6]

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The Supreme Court Constitution Bench, comprising Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, S Ravindra Bhat, Bela M Trivedi and JB Pardiwala, on Thursday, continued hearings on the cases challenging the constitutional validity of reservation for Economically Weaker Sections. Taking out 10% from open category is the "Opportunity Cost": Advocate Kanu Agrawal Advocate Kanu Agarwal commenced his arguments …

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"Only 1/6th Of BPL Section Belongs To General Category" : Supreme Court Remarks During EWS Quota Case Hearing [Day 5]
2 years, 3 months ago

"Only 1/6th Of BPL Section Belongs To General Category" : Supreme Court Remarks During EWS Quota Case Hearing [Day 5]

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The Supreme Court Constitution Bench, comprising Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, S Ravindra Bhat, Bela M Trivedi and JB Pardiwala, on Wednesday, continued hearings on the cases challenging the constitutional validity of reservation for Economically Weaker Sections. First, that the non-reserved category was an independent category on its own and thus, the 10% reservations granted by …

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EWS Quota Violates Basic Structure Of Constitution For Crossing 50% Ceiling Limit : Gopal Sankaranarayanan To Supreme Court [Day 4]
2 years, 3 months ago

EWS Quota Violates Basic Structure Of Constitution For Crossing 50% Ceiling Limit : Gopal Sankaranarayanan To Supreme Court [Day 4]

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The Supreme Court Constitution Bench, comprising Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, S Ravindra Bhat, Bela M Trivedi and JB Pardiwala, on Tuesday, continued hearings on the cases challenging the constitutional validity of reservation for Economically Weaker Sections. Third, the words "in addition to the existing reservations" under Article 15 and 16 violated the basic structure of …

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Supreme Court Weekly Round Up : September 12 To September 17,2022
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up : September 12 To September 17,2022

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Hyderpora Encounter - "Decent Burial Given, Last Rites Performed By State" : Supreme Court Dismisses Father's Plea For Handing Over Son's Body Case Status: Mohammad Latief Magrey v. Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir And Ors. Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Constitutional Validity Of Goa Cess On Fluid Milk Act, 2000 Case Status: Goa State Co-Op Milk Producers Union …

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EWS Quota Case: 103rd Amendment Changes Constitution's Identity - Lawyers Argue In Supreme Court [Day 3]
2 years, 3 months ago

EWS Quota Case: 103rd Amendment Changes Constitution's Identity - Lawyers Argue In Supreme Court [Day 3]

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The Supreme Court Constitution Bench, comprising Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, S Ravindra Bhat, Bela M Trivedi and JB Pardiwala, on Wednesday, continued hearings on the cases challenging the constitutional validity of reservation for Economically Weaker Sections. He further submitted that the explanation to the newly added articles, which states that "economically weaker sections" shall be …

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EWS Quota Case - Economic Condition Can't Be Sole Basis To Provide Reservation : Lawyers Argue In Supreme Court [Day 2]
2 years, 3 months ago

EWS Quota Case - Economic Condition Can't Be Sole Basis To Provide Reservation : Lawyers Argue In Supreme Court [Day 2]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Constitution Bench, comprising Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, S Ravindra Bhat, Bela M Trivedi and JB Pardiwala, on Wednesday, continued hearings on the cases challenging the constitutional validity of reservation for Economically Weaker Sections. He referred to this policy of Israel as a "class based affirmative action policy" which emphasised upon structural disadvantages …

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