Karnataka govt urges Centre to move SC/ST reservation law to Ninth Schedule
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Karnataka government requested the Centre to move the 2022 Act enhancing SC/ST reservations into the Ninth Schedule to protect it from judicial scrutiny.
Background
The Karnataka government's 2022 Act increases SC reservations from 15% to 17% and ST reservations from 3% to 7%. Chief Secretary Vandita Sharma formally requested the Home Secretary to move this legislation to the Ninth Schedule.
Facts for Prelims
- FactKarnataka's 2022 Act increased SC reservations from 15% to 17%.
- FactKarnataka's 2022 Act increased ST reservations from 3% to 7%.
- PostVandita Sharma: Chief Secretary of Karnataka.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional implications of moving state-specific reservation laws into the Ninth Schedule to shield them from judicial review.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial oversight: Balancing the protection of social justice legislation against the principle of judicial review.
- Federal friction: Conflict between state-led reservation policies and the Union's role in constitutional amendments.
- Equality vs. Equity: Balancing the constitutional mandate of equality with the need for affirmative action for marginalized groups.
Keywords: Affirmative Action · Judicial Review · Ninth Schedule · Social Justice · Federalism
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