Reservation ceilings meant to preserve fairness may become increasingly misaligned with contemporary demographic realities. Discuss.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure Q3. Reservation ceilings meant to preserve fairness may become increasingly misaligned with contemporary demographic realities. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Due to ongoing constitutional debates on reservation ceilings, demographic shifts, OBC quota litigation, and the Supreme …

Should India Raise Reservation Beyond 50%?

Syllabus: Polity Source:  TH Context: The debate over whether reservations should exceed the 50% cap has resurfaced after political demands for higher quotas and the Supreme Court’s notice to the Centre on extending the ‘creamy layer’ principle to SCs and STs. About Should India Raise Reservation Beyond 50%? History and Origin of the 50% Reservation …