Supreme Court UPHOLDS 10% EWS quota, says 'it doesn't violate Constitution'
SC upholds 10% EWS Quota: The EWS quota is not discriminatory and does not alter the basic structure of the constitution, said the Supreme Court bench in a 3-2 majority ruling. The quota bypassed affirmative action that benefits communities traditionally marginalised in the Indian society, like the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (SC/STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
Nov 07, 2022, 11:05 AM ISTSC decision on validity of EWS quota in admissions, jobs on Monday
Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its judgment on Monday on petitions challenging the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment, providing 10% reservation to economically weaker sections (EWS) persons in admissions and government jobs.
Nov 05, 2022, 23:03 PM ISTNEET 2021- BIG Update: SC issues notice in pleas against quota for OBCs, EWS reservation
SC agreed to examine pleas challenging the Centre`s decision to implement 10 per cent quota for EWS category and 27 per cent quota for OBC in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) admissions for medical courses.
Breaking News: Union cabinet approves 10% EWS quota in Jammu and Kashmir
The Union Cabinet approved to the government order that will lead to extension of benefit of promotion in service to Dalits and tribals as well as implementation of the 10% quota to the economically weaker sections of J&K.
Mar 02, 2019, 10:06 AM IST