Women’s Reservation Bill as legal and social imperative



INDIA has a long history of reservations, an affirmative action mechanism aimed at uplifting marginalized communities. Dating back to the Poona Pact of 1932, the concept of reservations has evolved to provide Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) with a better footing in education, employment, and political representation. The debate over the ethical and social ramifications of this reservation system has often been contentious, yet it remains an integral part of India’s constitutional framework. Read More

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