Union Cabinet Approves 10% Reservation For Economically Backward In General Category

Executive Jan 07, 2018 Editor : Shreya Bansal 0 Shares

The Union Cabinet today i.e., January 7, 2019, has approved 10% reservation in jobs and educational institutions for the economically backward section in the general category.

As per reports, the said reservation will be over and above the existing 50% reservation. The government is likely to bring a Constitutional Amendment Bill in Parliament on January 8, 2019.

Also Read - SC strikes down provision in Tax Law, calls it arbitrary and violative of Article 14 of the Indian Constitution

“The reservation will be given to those economically backward poor people who are not availing the benefit of reservation as of now,” a source said.

The reservation benefit is likely to be availed by those whose annual income is below Rs 8 lakh and have up to five acres of land, the source added.

Also Read - CONSTITUTION DAY OF INDIA: 26TH NOVEMBER 2020

Articles 15 and 16 of the Constitution of India will now be amended to implement the decision.

The apex court, in a 1992 order, had capped reservations in government jobs and education at 50%. However, the move will change the basic structure to provide for reservation up to 60%.

SC strikes down provision in Tax Law, calls it arbitrary and violative of Article 14 of the Indian Constitution

Judiciary Apr 13, 2021 Athira Nair ( Editor: Ekta Joshi ) 8 Shares

The Supreme court has partially eliminated a provision of the Income Tax law. The Apex court believes it to be ‘arbitrary’ and ‘discriminatory.’ The provision does not allow further extension of stay on assessment beyond 365 days even if the person being assessed is not responsible for any delay in hearing of appeals before a tribunal.While supporting the Delhi High Court’s judgement that ruled in favour of assesses, a Bench led by Justice RF Nariman said that “There can be no doubt...

Read full post

CONSTITUTION DAY OF INDIA: 26TH NOVEMBER 2020

Know The Law Nov 27, 2020 Lawstreet News Network ( Edition: Ekta Joshi ) 7 Shares

“Constitution isn’t a symbol that requires empty celebrations. It requires adherence to Constitutionalism.”On November 26th every year the citizen of India celebrates the Constitution Day (or Samvidhan Diwas). It is a matter of national pride for all Indians. Formerly known as Law Day, it has now come to be recognized as Constitution day of India. It is observed on 26th November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. On 26th November 1949, the...

Read full post