Reservation policy and the Indian constitution

Abstract

India is a diversified society, with people from various religious sects coexisting. However, they are not all created equal. Many are from upper-class families and some are not so well equipped with resources. The government has given them some benefits in the form of reservation or affirmative action. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar acted as a champion for Dalits and other underprivileged classes. Reservation policy was enacted to live for the weaker and poorer sections of the community and provide them with equal status as other high-status communities. With time and at the request of other communities, more castes were added to this policy from time to time to provide them with benefits. This paper looks at some of the more important chronological, constitutional and lawful moments in the development of a reservations procedure in India.