Satyanam Seva Sangh Raipur v. State of C.G. and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Reservations of 58% in public employment and educational admissions, and higher district and divisional quotas, were challenged. The court declared the employment amendment, educational reservation provision and specified roster provisions unconstitutional for exceeding the 50% ceiling without exceptional circumstances, but preserved existing appointments and admissions.
What did the court decide?
Employment Amendment Act of 2011, Section 3 of the Act of 2012 and specified Schedule II roster reservations declared unconstitutional; existing appointments and admissions preserved.