Indira Sawhney v/s Union of India 1992 [Part I]

[PART I]
Indira Sawhney vs. Union of India (1992)
A Landmark Case on Reservations
The Indra Sawhney case, often referred to as the Mandal Commission case, is a pivotal moment in Indian legal history. It centered around the implementation of reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in government jobs, as recommended by the Mandal Commission.
The Supreme Court's verdict in 1992 upheld the principle of reservation but introduced crucial limitations. The concept of the "creamy layer" was established to exclude economically advantaged sections from OBC benefits. Moreover, the Court set a ceiling of 50% for total reservations, ensuring a balance between the needs of backward classes and overall equality.
This landmark judgment continues to shape India's affirmative action policies and remains a subject of intense debate and discussion.

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