Quota has to pass the test of rationality, fairness: SC

A Supreme Court bench observed this when the Centre contended that quota for the backward classes was recognised by the Constitution.

By PTI | Oct 11, 2007, 12.28 AM IST

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court said the law providing 27% quota to OBCs in educational institutions has to pass the test of equality and fairness.

"The touchstone of rationality and fairness is the test which the law has to pass," a bench observed when the Centre contended that quota for the backward classes was recognised by the Constitution.

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