Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

The decisions to implement the recommendations of Mandal Commission by the National Front government was challenged in which of the following cases?

Options:

Sajjan Singh Case

Indira Sawhney Case

Golak Nath Case

Minerva Mills Case

Correct Answer:

Indira Sawhney Case

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Indira Sawhney Case

" In August 1990, the National Front government decided to implement one of the recommendations of Mandal Commission pertaining to reservations for OBCs in jobs in the central government and its undertakings. This decision sparked agitations and violent protests in many cities of north India. The decision was also challenged in the Supreme Court and came to be known as the ‘Indira Sawhney case’, after the name of one of the petitioners. In November 1992, the Supreme Court gave a ruling upholding the decision of the government. There were some differences among political parties about the manner of implementation of this decision. But now the policy of reservation for OBCs has support of all the major political parties of the country".