RuleMate India

SHORT ANSWER: The Indra Sawhney v. Union of India case upheld the 27% reservation for OBCs but set a 50% cap on total reservations. DETAILS: - The Supreme Court ruled that reservations should not exceed 50% of total seats in educational institutions and government jobs. - The Court recognized the need for social justice and the upliftment of backward classes. - It distinguished between "backward classes" and "economically weaker sections." PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - States cannot exceed the 50% limit on reservations without a valid justification. - This ruling impacts the implementation of reservation policies across various states. SOURCE: - Supreme Court Judgment, Indra Sawhney v. Union of India (1992)