Reviewed case brief
M. Nagaraj and Ors. v Union of India and Ors.
(2006) 8 SCC 212
(2006) 8 SCC 212 · Supreme Court of India
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 2006
- Subjects
- Constitutional Law I
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02
Rule established
Constitutional amendments enabling reservation in promotions for SC/ST (77th, 81st, 82nd, 85th Amendments) are valid, but the state must satisfy three conditions: (a) backwardness of the class, (b) inadequate representation, and (c) no adverse effect on overall administrative efficiency.
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Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
(2006) 8 SCC 212; landmark decision upholding constitutional amendments on promotion reservation with conditions
Educational summary only. Read the reported judgment or an authorised law report before relying on the case professionally.