Reservation For Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)

Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) provides a comprehensive examination of one of the most significant developments in India’s reservation policy. The book focuses on the introduction of economic criteria for reservation through the 103rd Constitutional Amendment, which added Articles 15(6) and 16(6) to the Constitution of India.

It critically analyzes the constitutional validity of EWS reservation in light of equality principles under Articles 14, 15, and 16. The work discusses landmark Supreme Court decisions that have shaped the interpretation of affirmative action and examines whether economic disadvantage can be a legitimate basis for reservation alongside social and educational backwardness.

The book also explores the impact of EWS reservation on public employment and higher education, addressing issues of inclusion, social justice, and merit. By engaging with constitutional theory, judicial reasoning, and policy objectives, it provides a balanced view of the evolving reservation framework in India.