Supreme Court Allows 27% Reservation For OBC In Medical Institutions

The Supreme Court announced judgement over a petition, filed against OBC/EWS reservation.  On January 20, the Top Court allowed 27% reservation by Central Government for OBC/EWS for medical institutions admission. The SC bench led by Justice DY Chandrachud said, "Reservation is not at odds with merit but furthers the distributive consequences of social justice." Furthermore, SC bench said criteria to determine EWS quota will be heard in March.