Reservation in Promotions

Question 1

Which judgement was Supreme Court following when they mandated a quota for promotions in government jobs in SC/STs ?

Answer 1

Nagaraj Judgement 2006

Question 2

Which previous case lead to the supreme Court’s 9 judge panel disallowing reservation in promotions ?

Answer 2

Indra Sawhney case, 1992

Question 3

In Indra Sawhney case(1992), Supreme Court upheld Mandal Commission’s 27% quota for backward classes with what condition ?

Answer 3

Total reservations must not exceed 50%

Question 4

In Indra Sawhney case(1992), Supreme Court struck down which 10% reservation ?

Answer 4

For economically backward classes in higher castes

Question 5

What did the Amendment to Article 16 - 4A say ?

Answer 5

Allows for reservation of promotions

Question 6

In the Nagaraj judgement in 2006, what 3 conditions did the Supreme Court put before allowing States to put a reservation quota ?

Answer 6

1. Quantifiable data on the backwardness of SC & ST
2. Facts about their inadequate representation
3. Overall administrative efficiency.

Question 7

What was the recent 2018 judgement of the Supreme Court ?

Answer 7

No need for quantifiable data

Question 8

Why did the 2018 judgement rule out the need for quantifiable data ?

Answer 8

They said it was against the Indra Sawhney case(1992) case

Question 9

What are some arguments against reservation of promotions ?

Answer 9

1. Efficiency
2. Cornering of benefits
3. Reservation of jobs is sufficient

Question 10

What are some reason for reservation of promotions ?

Answer 10

1. Lack of representation at higher levels

2. Vacant spots