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Indian Supreme Court Questions Reservation Benefits for 'Well-Placed' Families
The Indian Supreme Court questioned whether children from 'well-placed' families, such as those with parents who are IAS officers, should continue to receive reservation benefits. The court suggested that those who have prospered should consider opting out of such quotas.
22 May, 11:35 — 23 May, 01:22
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2d ago
'If both parents IAS officers, why reservations': SC questions quota for well-off kids
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‘Why should they have it?’: SC questions if children from ‘well-placed’ families get reservation benefits
The bench questioned whether children of socially mobile and financially secure parents should continue to claim reservation benefits.
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‘If both parents are IAS officers…’ SC says those who have prospered should opt out of reservation
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'If Parents Are IAS Officers, Why Reservation For Their Children?': Supreme Court
Before the case reached the Supreme Court, the authorities noted that both parents were government employees and that their combined income exceeded the prescribed creamy layer threshold
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First report: ndtv · 22 May, 11:35|Full coverage: 4 · 14h|Window: 14h
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