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Indra Sawhney v. Union of India (1989)

15 June 1989 · Judgments · Landmark judgments · Supreme Court

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Citation: AIR 1993 SC 477 · Court: Supreme Court of India · Year: 1989

Case title

Indra Sawhney v. Union of India

Facts

Challenge to Mandal Commission OBC reservations in public employment.

Judgment / holding

Upheld OBC reservations with creamy-layer and 50% ceiling principles (subject to later refinements).

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