Question

Discuss the arguments behind the Supreme Court's decision to scrap the 10 per cent reservation policy by the Narsimha Rao government in early 1990's.

Answer 1

Introduction
• Give the background of Indra Sawhney case (10 per cent EWS reservation introduced).

Body
• Ruling of the Supreme Court.
• Reasons behind scrapping (how EWS can be tackled with other instruments, quota is for social discrimination)
• Briefly discuss the recent changes with reference to EWS.

Conclusion
• Conclude by giving your opinion.