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NEW DELHI: In an important decision which could have wider ramifications, the Supreme Court by a majority declared on Wednesday that only the President (read the Centre) can take decisions on declaring socially and educationally backward communities for granting reservation and upheld the 102nd constitutional amendment denuding the power of states in this regard. A five-judge Constitution bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, L Nageswara Rao, S Abdul Nazeer, Hemant Gupta and S Ravindra Bhat was una...

New Delhi: In a major ruling which could have a far-reaching impact on the societal aspects of Marathas, the Supreme Court

May 06, 2021 00:02 IST Updated: May 06, 2021 00:02 IST Updated: May 06, 2021 02:00 IST In Maratha case, SC holds fast to quota ceiling and requires special reasons to exceed it Share Article AAA In Maratha case, SC holds fast to quota ceiling and requires special reasons to exceed it In striking down the separate reservation given to Maharashtra’s Maratha community, the Supreme Court has underscored the importance of adhering to the 50% limit on total reservation, as well as the need to jus...

Updated: Here is a look at the chronology of the events surrounding the Maratha quota law. Share Article AAA Members of maratha community celebrate after Maharashtra assembly unanimously passes bill for 16% reservation to Marathas on November 30, 2018.   | Photo Credit: The Hindu Here is a look at the chronology of the events surrounding the Maratha quota law. The five-judge Constitution Bench of Supreme Court on Wednesday declared the Maratha quota law as unconstitutional. The Bench unanimou...

Without caste census, OBCs will forever be denied social justice P.N. Sankaran chronicles the debate on caste census, argues that it is indeed feasible and shows how every effort to ensure representation in the State of all historically oppressed communities is bound to fail without such a census On 26 February 2021, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the central government on a petition seeking caste-based census in the country. The petition said that such a census would address the lack of ...

B. Sriramalu    It was to be formed in 2018, but was not taken forward, says Social Welfare Minister Rekindling the debate on internal reservation, the State government has promised to shortly set up a Cabinet sub-committee to review the recommendations of the A.J. Sadashiva Commission. Social Welfare Minister B. Sriramulu told the Legislative Council on Wednesday that such a move was first proposed in 2018, but not taken forward. The sub-committee will study the report and its recommendati...

Why India needs more reliable data on Dalit Christians and Muslims Without reliable data, the marginalised communities are left exposed to discrimination. Mar 16, 2021 · 07:30 pm The Constitution guarantees various kinds of protection and benefits to SCs that Dalit Muslims and Christians do not have access to. | Prakash Singh/AFP The exclusion of Dalit Christians and Muslims from the Scheduled Caste category, and the lack of reliable government data on them, deprives...

Chairperson J&K Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Commission calls on LG Chairperson J&K Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Commission calls on LG JAMMU: Justice (Retd.) G D Sharma, Chairperson Jammu and Kashmir Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Commission today called on the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan. During his meeting with the Lt Governor, the Chairperson discussed a range of issues pertaining to the welfare of Socially & Educationally ...

Chairperson SEBC Commission submits interim report to LG Chairperson SEBC Commission submits interim report to LG JKB Chairman, others call on Sinha Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: Justice (Retd.) G D Sharma, Chairperson Jammu and Kashmir Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Commission today called on the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan. During his meeting with the Lt Governor, the Chairperson discussed a range of issues pertaining to the welfare of Socially & Educ...

Updated Mar 09, 2021 | 11:48 IST A five-judge bench saw fit to bring up the Mandal verdict as it hears petitions on a Maharashtra law providing quotas for Marathas in admissions and jobs in the state. The Supreme Court of India.&nbsp | &nbspPhoto Credit:&nbspPTI Key Highlights The historic verdict that is now under the spotlight is that from the Indra Sawhney v Union of India case. The verdict was important, firstly, in outlining the criteria used to evaluate whether a pa...