Disappointment echoes from SC/ST community over Karnataka High Court's reservation ruling

Various individuals and organisations representing Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes communities in the State expressed deep disappointment with the Karnataka High Court verdict that struck down the enhanced reservation

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The Hindu — National →

Quick Revision

Prelims-testable facts

01The Constitution of India sets a 50% ceiling for reservation in government jobs and educational institutions.
02The Karnataka High Court struck down the enhanced reservation policy for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the state.
03The enhanced reservation policy in Karnataka included 17% reservation for SCs and 7% for STs.
04The total reservation in Karnataka exceeded 56%, violating the constitutional guarantee of equality.
05The Karnataka government plans to appeal the High Court's decision in the Supreme Court of India.
06Over 90% of the population in Karnataka is classified as SC/ST or OBCs.

Trap alerts

Most people think the Constitution allows unlimited reservation, but actually it sets a 50% ceiling.
Most people think reservation is only for SCs, but actually it also includes STs and OBCs.

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The Supreme Court has previously upheld the 50% ceiling for reservation in government jobs and educational institutions in the landmark judgment of Indra Sawhney vs. Union of India (1992).

Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

Which Act was enacted in 1989 to prevent atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?

A.The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
B.The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Reservation) Act, 1989
C.The Social Justice and Empowerment Act, 1989
D.The Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989

The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, is a law that aims to prevent atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Karnataka High Court Verdict: 1. The Karnataka High Court verdict struck down the enhanced reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. 2. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is responsible for implementing the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. 3. The Karnataka High Court verdict was influenced by the provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
None

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