The Indira Sawhney Vs. Union of India case, also known as the Mandal Commission case, is a historic judgment that upheld the constitutional validity of reservations for OBCs in public employment, while also laying down certain guidelines and conditions, such as the "creamy layer" exclusion and a cap of 50% on total reservations.
Which of the following case is popularly known as ‘Mandal case’ ?
Asked in Junior Legal Officer 2019 · Topic: Special Provision for Certain Classes (Special provisions for Other Backward Classes (OBCs))
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Answer: B. Indira Sawhney Vs. Union of India.
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