Question

Indra Sawhney V/s Union of India is popularly known as

• A. Judges Transfer Case
• B. Illegal Detention case
• C. Mandal Commission case
• D. Constitutional case

Hint:

The Indra Sawhney case is most famously known for its role in upholding the recommendations of the Mandal Commission regarding OBC reservations.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Indra Sawhney Case.
Indra Sawhney v. Union of India (1992) is a landmark case where the Supreme Court upheld the recommendations of the Mandal Commission, which recommended reservations for OBCs (Other Backward Classes) in government jobs and educational institutions.

Step 2: Explanation of Other Options.
- (a) and (b) These options are incorrect as the Indra Sawhney case is not related to judges' transfer or illegal detention. - (d) The case is constitutional in nature, but it is specifically associated with the Mandal Commission.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Indra Sawhney v. Union of India is popularly known as the Mandal Commission case.