Published Online:July 2024
Product Name:The IUP Journal of Law Review
Product Type:Article
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Author Name:Sudhir Kumar Dwivedi and Kush Kakkar
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Subject/Domain:Law
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Pages:11
The paper first presents a historical record of the caste system in India, shedding light on the socioeconomic disparities and discrimination that persisted for centuries. It then delves into the genesis and evolution of the Reservation System, highlighting its constitutional foundations and subsequent amendments. The paper outlines the intended goals of the Reservation System, emphasizing its role in promoting the social justice, equality, and empowerment of the marginalized communities in the society. The paper critically assesses the potential impact of a comprehensive Caste Census on the accuracy and relevance of reservation policies. An analysis of the implications of the Caste Census on the Reservation System follows, considering both potential positive outcomes and challenges. The study explores the prospect of identifying new beneficiaries who may have been historically excluded, as well as the risk of exacerbating social tensions or reinforcing stereotypes. The paper also investigates the implications for political representation, resource allocation, and the overall socioeconomic development of the marginalized communities
India has a long-standing history of a caste-based social structure that has significantly influenced societal dynamics. The caste system has been a focal point in both social and political discussions, leading to the implementation of various affirmative action measures aimed at addressing historical discrimination and social inequalities (Anand, 2009). In 1979, the Mandal Commission was established to identify socially and educationally backward classes in India and propose measures for their upliftment. The recommendations of the Mandal Commission led to the implementation of reservations for other backward classes (OBCs) in government jobs and educational institutions. The current reservation system in India includes quotas for scheduled castes (SC), scheduled tribes (ST), and OBCs in government jobs, educational institutions, and elected offices. These reservations were initially intended as temporary measures to uplift the historically marginalized communities.