SEBC Current Affairs, GK & News
Supreme Court: Only Centre can identify SEBC
The Supreme Court recently pronounced that only President can take decisions in declaring the Socially and Economically Backward Community. The judgement was pronounced upholding the 102nd constitutional amendments. About the Judgement The Apex court said that the 102nd constitutional amendment has taken away the powers of state governments to designate Socially and Economically Backward Classes. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Article 338-B • article 342A • Maratha • National Commission for Backward Classes • SEBC • Socially and Economically Backward Class • Supreme court
Maratha quota valid but should be reduced: Bombay HC
Bombay High Court (HC) upheld the reservation for Maratha community in government jobs and education constitutional valid but suggested to reduce the quota percentage from present 16% to 12-13%. Key Highlights of Judgment The reduced quota limit suggested by Bombay HC is as recommended by State Backward Classes Commission. Legislative Competence: As per HC, state ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Category: States Current Affairs
Topics: Bombay High Court • CLAT • Maratha Community • Maratha Quota • Maratha Quota Valid • Marathas • Reservation • SEBC • Socially and Educationally Backward Class • State Backward Classes Commission • Supreme court
Short Note : Maratha Reservations
A division bench of the Bombay High Court delivered a crucial verdict on the Maratha Quota which was granted to the Marathas in by the State Government in Maharashtra. While the quota has been upheld, the quantum of reservation has come down from 16% to under 13%. What is the issue? Marathas had been agitating ..
Topics: Bombay High Court • economically weaker sections • MAHARASTRA • Reservation • SEBC • Supreme court
Maharashtra: Governor promulgates Ordinance for Medical Admission Reservation
Maharashtra Governor V. Rao has promulgated an ordinance to provide reservation benefits in admissions to Social and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs) in medical education in state. Key Points of Ordinance Reason: In May 2019 the Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court has put a stay on the 16% quota offered by state to its Maratha ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Category: States Current Affairs
Topics: Article 213 • Bombay High Court • Indian Constitution • Maharashtra Governor • Maharashtra State Reservation for SEBC Amendment and Validation Ordinance 2019 • Maratha Quota • Medical Admission Reservation • NEET • Ordinance • Ordinance promulgation • SEBC