Supreme Court of India · 2022-01-20
NEIL AURELIO NUNES vs UNION OF INDIA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/19820
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- NEIL AURELIO NUNES
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the legality of reservations for Other Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections in All-India Quota seats for medical courses. The court examined the executive's authority to implement such reservations and the implications on merit and fairness in admissions. Ultimately, the court upheld the reservation policy, emphasizing the need for equitable access to education while maintaining academic standards.