- Judicial intervention escalated to the highest court after accusations that the government is undermining the democratic process.
- Government legislation is being challenged in the High Court, requiring Parliament to define legal boundaries after originating in the Supreme Court.
Parliament clarified that it alone has the power to amend reservation lists and rejected the plea regarding income-based sub-quotas.
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Updated Aug 6
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Parliament clarified that it alone has the power to amend reservation lists and rejected the plea regarding income-based sub-quotas.
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Parliament asserted its sole authority over reservation list amendments and rejected the income-based sub-quota plea.1 source
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