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SC questions reservation benefits for children of advanced families in backward classes

SC questions reservation benefits for children of advanced families in backward classes

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Observing that with educational and economic empowerment there is social mobility, the Supreme Court on Friday questioned the continued grant of reservation benefits to children of economically and educationally advanced families within backward classes. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing a plea challenging a Karnataka High Court judgment which upheld the exclusion of the petitioner, whose parents are both state government employees, from reservation. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘EWS can’t claim parity with SC, ST, OBC in age, attempts’

‘EWS can’t claim parity with SC, ST, OBC in age, attempts’

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The Delhi High Court has held that candidates from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) cannot claim parity in upper age limit and number of attempts with those from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Categories (OBC) in central government recruitments, including Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams, observing that the disadvantages faced by socially backward classes are distinct from those arising from economic deprivation. A bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Amit Mahajan delivered the judgment while dismissing petitions filed by EWS candidates seeking similar relaxations as available to SC, ST, and OBC categories. Also Read: 2026-27 academic session: Punjab starts RTE admissions after delay, window open till April 25 “Since it cannot be said that the handicaps faced by socially backward classes and economically deprived classes are the same, different ancillary concessions and relaxations ought to be provided to both categories. The EWS category cannot claim automatic parity with SC, ST, OBC in ancillary considerations such as age relaxation or enhanced attempts,” the court held. The court noted that EWS hardship arises …

SC rejects EWS quota plea in UP recruitment citing faulty income certificates

SC rejects EWS quota plea in UP recruitment citing faulty income certificates

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The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea by several candidates seeking Economically Weaker Section (EWS) reservation in an Uttar Pradesh recruitment process, ruling that invalid income certificates cannot be used to claim the benefit. Bench hears challenge to Allahabad HC order According to PTI, a bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Prasanna B. Varale was hearing a petition filed by Poonam Dwivedi and other candidates challenging an Allahabad High Court order that had rejected their contention. Valid EWS certificate mandatory, says court Upholding the High Court’s decision, the bench said the candidates failed to furnish valid EWS certificates for the relevant financial year, as required under recruitment rules. Court highlights error in certificates In its order, the court said, “If the certificate(s) relied upon by the appellants were not in respect of the financial year prior to the year of the application and were issued even before the closure of the relevant financial year, there was an error apparent on the face of those certificates.” Recruitment for 9,000 posts at centre of case …

HC seeks Delhi govt stand on PIL over limited beds for EWS in ILBS

HC seeks Delhi govt stand on PIL over limited beds for EWS in ILBS

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New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the Delhi government’s stand on a plea challenging the decision of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences to give free treatment to only 10 per cent beds in the in-patient department and 25 per cent cases in the out-patient department for economically weaker sections . HC seeks Delhi govt stand on PIL over limited beds for EWS in ILBS A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia issued notice to the Delhi government and ILBS on the public interest litigation by NGO Social Justice. Advocate Satyakam, appearing for the petitioner, submitted that IBLS, a premier government-funded public healthcare institution specialising in serious liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver cancer, cannot be permitted to adopt a policy which effectively converts it into a “predominantly paid medical institution.” He submitted that the decision was arbitrary, unreasonable and violative of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution as it discriminated between affluent and indigent patients by denying the latter’s constitutional right to …

‘Class Act’: RTE Goes Mission Mode As SC Pushes Systemic Reset For 25% EWS Quota In Private Schools | Education and Career News

‘Class Act’: RTE Goes Mission Mode As SC Pushes Systemic Reset For 25% EWS Quota In Private Schools | Education and Career News

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Last Updated:January 15, 2026, 05:08 IST The apex court expressed concern over the ‘systemic gaps’ that have historically hindered the successful integration of EWS students into elite private institutions The court asserted that true social transformation can only be achieved when children from diverse strata of society learn and grow together in the same classrooms. (Representational photo) The Supreme Court of India has issued a landmark directive aimed at revitalising the Right to Education (RTE) Act, declaring that the admission of underprivileged children into private educational institutions must be treated as a “national mission”. In a significant judgement, a bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Atul S Chandurkar ordered state and central government authorities to frame comprehensive rules to ensure the effective implementation of the 25 per cent reservation for children from economically weaker sections (EWS) and socially disadvantaged groups in private, unaided, non-minority schools. The apex court expressed concern over the “systemic gaps” that have historically hindered the successful integration of EWS students into elite private institutions. While the RTE Act has mandated this quota for …

MHADA reduces sale prices of 6,248 flats at two EWS schemes | Mumbai news

MHADA reduces sale prices of 6,248 flats at two EWS schemes | Mumbai news

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MUMBAI: The price of 6,248 flats in Thane, built as part of a government scheme for lower income groups, has been reduced between ₹1.01 lakh and ₹1.43 lakh, by the Konkan board of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA). The reduction was due to a lack of response from buyers when the flats were launched in 2024. MHADA reduces sale prices of 6,248 flats at two EWS schemes To provide housing to the economically weaker section (EWS) struggling to buy their own homes, the Maharashtra government is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in urban and rural areas through MHADA. The Konkan Housing and Area Development Board, a regional unit of MHADA, built the 6,248 flats at Khoni and Shirgaon in Kalyan and Badlapur in Thane district. The Konkan board launched these flats in 2024 at a “First come, first served” basis for the EWS, but when buyers did not respond as expected, the board proposed to reduce the prices. “Sanjeev Jaiswal, vice president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MHADA, has approved …

Delhi Not Issuing Economically Weaker Section Certificates, Says AAP; BJP Denies

Delhi Not Issuing Economically Weaker Section Certificates, Says AAP; BJP Denies

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New Delhi: AAP on Tuesday accused the BJP government here of halting the issuance of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificates, thereby affecting access to education and healthcare for eligible families. The BJP rejected the allegation, clarifying that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has only called for the framing of proper guidelines to prevent the misuse of the facility. Citing the minutes of an official meeting, the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP’s) Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bharadwaj claimed the government has decided to pause the issuance of new certificates. “The government will examine the EWS certificates issued so far as there is an apprehension that a large number of ineligible people have been issued EWS certificates. No new EWS certificates will be issued by the revenue department till further orders,” he said. The former Delhi minister said the decision will immediately impact students applying to institutes such as Delhi University and Indraprastha University, where EWS certificates are required for the 10 per cent quota. He also flagged concerns about patients being denied hospital beds and services reserved for …

Delhi School Admission 2025-26: First draw of lots for EWS to be out today; steps to check results, other info

Delhi School Admission 2025-26: First draw of lots for EWS to be out today; steps to check results, other info

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The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) will announce the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Disadvantaged Group (DG) category school admissions for the 2025-26 on Wednesday. The list will be released after the first draw of lots of admissions under the category for academic session 2025-26. Delhi’s Education Minister, Ashish Sood, confirmed that the first computerised draw of lots for EWS admissions will be held today at 2:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Education Department at the Old Secretariat. While addressing a conference on Tuesday, Sood mentioned that Delhi School Admission 2025-26 will be fully transparent and conducted in the presence of parents and media representatives. Delhi School Admission 2025-26: Draw of lots conducted for 38,000 seats Parents or guardians of over 2.5 lakh children applied to secure admission in Delhi schools. Minister Ashish Sood said that the draw of lots will be conducted for the admission of 38,000 students. Due to limited number of seats at the conference hall, the draw will be broadcasted on multiple TV screens installed at different locations of …

Athawale responds to Owaisi`s remarks, says Marathas get reservation under EWS

Athawale responds to Owaisi`s remarks, says Marathas get reservation under EWS

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Responding to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi`s remarks on the reservation for the Maratha community, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale clarified that the community gets a 10 per cent reservation under the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category. Speaking with ANI, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said that the Maharashtra government has taken the decision to give 10 per cent reservations to the Marathas in government jobs. “It is true that Mughals came and ruled in Maharashtra and also demolished various temples… According to the instructions of PM Narendra Modi, my ministry has decided to give 10 per cent reservation to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), which includes a lot of Maratha people, and even Maharashtra`s state government decided to give reservations to the Marathas in government jobs,” Athawale told ANI. On Saturday, AIMIM chief Owaisi, taking a jibe at PM Modi, questioned the centre for not giving reservations to the Maratha community. “If Narendra Modi and BJP have so much affinity for Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, then provide reservation for Marathas. Why do you not do that?” he remarked. Owaisi, …

Delhi to begin online registration for EWS admissions in private schools on February 2

Delhi to begin online registration for EWS admissions in private schools on February 2

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The online registration for entry-level classes in private schools of Delhi under the economically weaker section (EWS), disadvantaged groups and children with special needs categories will begin on February 2. In a circular dated January 3, the Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) outlined the guidelines for the admission process for nursery, kindergarten (KG) and Class 1 under EWS/disadvantaged groups (DG) and children with special needs (CWSN) in the city’s private unaided recognised schools. The DoE stated that the online application process will commence on February 3 and the last date for submission of applications is February 19. The first round of the computerised draw of lots for selected students will be announced on March 3. According to the guidelines, the age limit for admission as of March 31 for students under the EWS and DG categories is between three and five years for nursery, four and six years for KG, and five and seven years for Class 1. For CWSN, the age limit is more flexible, allowing children aged three to seven years for nursery, …