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Mar 13, 2024 · Issues addressed by the case of Indra Sawhney v. Union of India and Ors. (1992) Indra Sawhney, an advocate, challenged the implementation of the recommendations cited in the Mandal Commission Report by filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) under Article 32 of the Constitution of India.
Case Summary – Indra Sawhney v Union of India & Ors Affirmative action, which is commonly referred to in India as reservation, was an earnest attempt by the framers of the Constitution to bring in socio-economic equality in Indian society, particularly, the reservation in matters of Public Employment as provided in Article 16 of the Constitution.
May 10, 2022 · Indra Sawhney vs. Union of India case gave the landmark judgement which dealt with the most lagging and sensitive issue of reservation for backward classes based on reports by Kelkar Commission and Mandal Commission. CITATION: AIR 1993 SC 477. DATE OF JUDGEMENT: 16 th November 1992.
The cases in this batch raise common issues relating to the identification of 'creamy layer' among the Backward Classes in the State of Kerala and the implementation of the law declared and directions issued in Indira Sawhney Vs. Union of India ( 1992 (Suppl) 3, SCC 217).
Oct 19, 2023 · The court ruled in Indra Sawhney v Union of India that the “creamy layer” should be excluded from reservation benefits. It emphasised that reservations should target the truly disadvantaged, who have faced historical social discrimination and lack access to opportunities.
Indra Sawhney & Others v. Union of India also known as the Mandal verdict was an Indian landmark public interest litigation case delivered by a 9-judge constitution bench. [1] [2]
May 27, 2021 · Title of the Case: Indra Sawhney Etc. vs Union of India and Others 1992. Citation: AIR 1993 SC 477, 1992 Supp 2 SCR 454 Court: Supreme Court of India. Bench: M Kania, M Venkatachaliah, S R Pandian, . T Ahmadi, K Singh, P Sawant, R Sahai, B J Reddy. Parties Involved: Appellant: Indra Sawhney Etc. Respondent: Union of India and Others.
