India’s Reservation Policy at a Crossroads

The reservation policy in India is a system of affirmative action that gives a percentage of seats in government jobs, educational institutions, and political bodies to socially and economically disadvantaged citizens.

1. Supreme Court’s Landmark Observations on Reservation In a significant move, a Supreme Court bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih recently underscored the need to exclude beneficiaries who no longer require affirmative action. Citing the 75-year history of reservations, the bench emphasized: “Persons who have already availed benefits and are in a position … Read more