Snehal Khemka, School of Law, Christ University, Bangalore.
ABSTRACT
This paper seeks to identify the interconnection of caste, merit, and religion appearing as determining patterns of admission in Educational Institutions in the puzzled provisions of the Indian Constitution, as shown in the case of the State of Madras v. Srimathi Champakam Dorairajan. It analyses broad provisions entailing the Directive Principle and interprets it in light of the Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution. The author shall demonstrate that the Supreme Court of India has been myopic in its analysis of the scope and application of the concept of reservation, particularly concerning Article 15(1) and Article 29(2), and generally in relation to Part IV of the Constitution. Lastly, this paper attempts to critically evaluate the true nature and purpose of 'reservation' as well as shed light on the adaptation of appropriate policy mechanisms to achieve stated outcomes.
Keywords: Caste, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental rights, Religion, Reservation
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