Supreme Court upholds 10% reservation valid
Today, the Supreme Court, while giving an important decision on the EWS quota case being given to the people of the economically weaker sections in the court, has declared this 10 percent reservation valid. A five-member Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court on Monday upheld the reservation under the EWS quota. After this decision, 10 percent reservation will continue for economically backward people in educational institutions and government jobs. A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice UU Lalit ruled in favor of the EWS quota with a majority and held that the 103rd Constitutional Amendment is valid. He said that this quota does not violate the basic principles and spirit of the Constitution. Apart from Maheshwari, Justice Bela M Trivedi gave his opinion in favor of EWS quota. Apart from him, Justice JP Pardiwala also justified the 10 percent reservation given to the poor.
Three judges ruled in favor while two in opposition
Let us tell you that during the hearing on this matter, at the time of decision, the five-member bench decided in favor of reservation by 3-2. Those who decided in favor of reservation include Justice Dinesh Maheshwari, Justice Bela M Trivedi and JB Pardiwala. Both these judges termed this quota as illegal and discriminatory.
Battle of Patidars was fruitful: Kathiria
Kathiria said that the fight of the Patidars has been fruitful. They are happy that the Supreme Court has approved our fight. Many youths have lost their lives in this struggle. Along with this, Patidar Samaj leader Geetaben Patel has also reacted on this issue. Patidars fought and won together. Every society that comes under the unreserved category will benefit. Yamal Vyas said that there is very good news for the economically weaker section. BJP has welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court.
Reservation started in 2019 after amendment in the constitution
It is worth noting that through the 103rd amendment to the Constitution, a law regarding EWS reservation was passed by the Parliament in 2019. This decision was challenged in the Supreme Court through several petitions, on which the court has given its verdict today after a long hearing. However, during the hearing on this matter, Justice JB Pardiwala made an important remark while hearing the verdict. He said that it also needs to be considered that for how long reservation is necessary? He said that reservation is not the ultimate solution to remove inequalities.
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