Reservation Policy

Why it matters

• Acts as a tool for social engineering to bridge historical socio-economic disparities and ensure inclusive growth.
• Promotes substantive equality by providing a level playing field for groups that have faced systemic discrimination.
• Ensures democratic legitimacy by facilitating the presence of diverse social groups in public administration and governance.
• Functions as a protective measure to prevent the concentration of power and resources within specific social strata.

How it is asked

Focus on the constitutional provisions under Articles 15 and 16, the evolution of the 'creamy layer' concept, the interpretation of the 'basic structure' doctrine regarding reservation limits, and the distinction between vertical and horizontal reservations.