Case Name: Indra Sawhney & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors. Court: Supreme Court of India Citation: (1992) 3 SCC 217 Legal Area: Constitutional Law Facts: The case dealt with the reservation policy in public employment in India. The petitioners challenged the implementation of reservations exceeding 50% in public services. Judgment: The Supreme Court held that reservations should not exceed 50% except in extraordinary situations. It also laid down the principle of creamy layer exclusion within reserved categories to ensure benefits reach the most deserving. Significance: The judgment established the framework for reservation policies in India, balancing the need for affirmative action with the principle of equality.
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