[Jan] SC directive on quota in promotions:(Nagraj Case)

Question 1

Result of nagaraj case?

Answer 1

application of creamy layer principle to members of the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe communities in promotions.

Question 2

Current context?

Answer 2

The Supreme Court has asked Attorney General K.K. Venugopal to compile the various issues being raised by States with regard to the application of a Constitution Bench judgment of 2006 in M. Nagaraj case.

Question 3

What is article 335?

Answer 3

special measures need to be adopted for considering the claims of SCs and STs in order to bring them to a level-playing field.

Question 4

SC decision?

Answer 4

The State is not bound to make reservation for the SCs and STs in promotions. But, if it seeks to do so, it must collect quantifiable data on three facets — the backwardness of the class; the inadequacy of the representation of that class in public employment; and the general efficiency of service as mandated by Article 335 would not be affected