SC Rule in Indira Sawhney Case
In Indira Sawhney vs Union of India case, 1992, Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of 27% reservations for OBCs but with certain conditions:
- The Supreme Court held that the total reservation must not exceed the 50% cap and reservation should not be extended in promotions.
- Concept of creamy layer was also introduced by the court to exclude the well-to-do families from reservation.
- The carry forward rule (rule used to fill those vacancies which could not be full filled in certain year are filled in the upcoming year) should not breach 50% ceiling.
Mandal Commission: History, Report, Recommendations and Impact
Mandal Commission: In 1979, the Janata Party government, led by Prime Minister Morarji Desai, established the Mandal Commission, formally known as the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Commission (SEBC), in India. The commission’s primary mandate was to “identify the socially or educationally backward classes” within the country.
Mandal Commission 1979
In this article, We have covered the Mondal Commission, its History, the Timeline of Mondal Commission, Recommendations, and many more in detail.
Let’s dive right in.
Table of Content
- Mandal Commission
- Hisotry of Mandal Commission Report
- Mandal Commission Timeline
- Mandal Commission Recommendations
- Merits and Demerits of Mandal Commission Report
- Impact of Mandal Commission Report
- SC Rule in Indira Sawhney Case
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