
85th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2001
The 85th Amendment (2001) grants SC/ST employees reservation in promotions with consequential seniority, applied retrospectively from 1995.

The 85th Amendment (2001) grants SC/ST employees reservation in promotions with consequential seniority, applied retrospectively from 1995.

The 81st and 82nd Amendments strengthened SC/ST representation by allowing carry-forward of reserved vacancies and relaxing promotion standards.

The 81st Amendment Bill, 1996 proposed one-third reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies, building on earlier local body reforms.

The 77th Amendment (1995) restored reservation in promotions for SCs/STs after the Indra Sawhney ruling, ensuring their adequate representation in government services.

Part I – The Union and Its Territory explains India’s political structure, state formation, and the flexibility of its federal system.

The Indra Sawhney case (1992) upheld OBC reservations, introduced the creamy layer, set a 50% cap, and reshaped India’s quota system.

Article 16 ensures equal job opportunities, allows reservations for SCs, STs, OBCs & EWS, and balances equality with social justice.

Article 21 ensures life & liberty with dignity. Courts expanded it to livelihood, privacy, environment & fair trial.

Article 15 prohibits discrimination on religion, caste, sex, etc., while permitting reservations for women, backward classes & EWS.

Article 14 ensures equality before law & equal protection, expanded by courts to curb arbitrariness and uphold gender justice.

Observed on 30 January, Martyrs’ Day honours Mahatma Gandhi and

Ancient India forged unity through interaction, not uniformity—blending diverse peoples,

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In short: Ambedkar’s book gives a deep, factual insight into the political realities that led to the partition of India in 1947.
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