Question

Recently, in which case the Kerala High Court held that a University Grant Commission criterion which allowed certain relaxation in marks to reserved categories as violation of Article 16(1) of the Constitution

• A. Nair Service Society Vs UGC ; WP(C) No. 5190 of 2016 (W)
• B. CBSE Vs UGC ; WP(C) No. 5190 of 2016 (W)
• C. UGC Vs State Of Kerala ; WP(C) No. 5190 of 2016 (W)
• D. UGC Vs Secretary of State ; WP(C) No. 5190 of 2016 (W)

Hint:

Article 16(1) ensures equality of opportunity in public employment; any policy violating this may be struck down by courts.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Context.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) had issued a criterion allowing relaxation in qualifying marks for reserved categories in certain examinations.

Step 2: Challenge before Kerala High Court.
The Nair Service Society challenged this relaxation policy, arguing that it discriminated and violated the principle of equality under Article 16(1) of the Constitution.

Step 3: Court's ruling.
The Kerala High Court, in Nair Service Society Vs UGC ; WP(C) No. 5190 of 2016, held that such relaxation was unconstitutional as it went beyond permissible limits of affirmative action.

Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct case is (A).