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Karnataka HC sends notice to government after PIL seeks implementation of EWS quota

February 23, 2024 10:44 am

The PIL sought implementation of the 103rd Constitutional amendment providing for 10% reservation for those belonging to the economically weaker section (EWS) category.

EWS quota not applicable to Jamia Millia Islamia: Varsity to Delhi HC

April 20, 2023 9:18 am

The oral submissions were made on behalf of the university in a petition seeking directions to it to ensure 10 per cent reservation for students from the EWS category at the time of admission from the academic year 2023-24.

10% quota for EWS against social justice ideals, says Tamil Nadu govt

January 11, 2023 7:22 am

The state is firm on continuing the present reservation policy (of 69 percent), the government categorically stated.

Brahmins up in arms against Bommai govt’s bid to reallot 6% EWS quota to Vokkaligas, Lingayats

January 10, 2023 3:07 am

With Akhila Karnataka Brahman Mahasabha calling the BJP govt’s move ‘unacceptable’, Bommai has assured the community he will discuss the issue with legal experts before taking any final decision.

Govt engineering jobs: Bombay HC stays appointment of 111 Maratha candidates selected under EWS

December 02, 2022 6:04 am

The tribunal had granted interim relief to the 111 candidates and said appointments can be made by the state government; however, it would be on a conditional basis and subject to the final decision of the application before it. The November 29 MAT order was challenged in HC.

Nursery admissions kick off in Delhi: Here's the criteria for various private schools

December 01, 2022 8:42 pm

Guardians will have till December 23 to submit the forms, and the first list of selected children will be released on January 20.

EWS reservation: Recognising the poor

November 30, 2022 8:53 am

Dr Ashwani Kumar writes: Economic deprivation, with its attendant consequences, must be addressed as part of the government's affirmative action policies for empowerment of the poor, not covered by caste-based reservation. The verdict in the EWS case is in keeping with the vision of a dynamic Constitution with equity at its heart.

Of caste, privilege and quotas: A reality check

November 27, 2022 9:08 am

As I found in my research on reservation policy for the dominant castes, the caste privileged have privileges in terms of accumulation of social, economic and human capital – the perception of lagging behind in the race is based on the politics of caste and not empirical indicators.

Congress leader files review petition against SC verdict on 10% EWS quota

November 23, 2022 7:35 pm

The Supreme Court had upheld the Centre's decision of providing 10 per cent reservation to economically weaker sections (EWS) persons in admissions and government jobs.

Supreme Court's EWS verdict: Why diluting caste-based reservations is a counterproductive move

November 18, 2022 9:11 am

It is the wrong move because the reasons caste-based reservations were put in place persist. That said, a debate on reservation policies is needed.

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