Reservation under Articles 15(4) and 16(4) is based on social and educational backwardness and is intended for members of the Scheduled Castes by birth or adoption, not through marriage alone.
A High Caste Hindu female marrying to Scheduled Caste boy, not entitled for reservation under Article-15(4) and 16(4) was held in
Asked in Junior Legal Officer 2019 · Topic: Fundamental Rights (Right to Equality (Articles 14-18))
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