Question

In which of the following cases has the Supreme Court of India decided that reservations should not exceed 50%?

• A. Champakam Dorairajan v. State of Madras
• B. Jacob Mathew v. State of Kerala
• C. R. Chitralekha v. State of Mysore
• D. Indra Sawhney v. Union of India

Hint:

The cap on reservations is intended to ensure that the non-reserved categories also get a fair chance in public employment and educational opportunities, maintaining an equitable structure.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The landmark judgment in the case of Indra Sawhney v. Union of India, also known as the Mandal Commission case, the Supreme Court ruled that total reservations cannot exceed 50\%. This decision was aimed at balancing equality of opportunity with affirmative action.