4% Reservation in Jobs — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Union of India v. National Federation of the Blind

2013

This landmark Supreme Court judgment, delivered prior to the RPwD Act, 2016, was instrumental in strengthening disability rights. The Court held that the 3% reservation mandated…

Siddaraju v. State of Karnataka

2020

The Supreme Court reiterated and clarified the horizontal nature of reservation for persons with disabilities. It emphasized that PwBDs are entitled to reservation within their…

State of Kerala v. Leesamma Joseph

2021

This judgment firmly established that reservation for persons with disabilities is applicable not only at the stage of initial appointment but also in promotions. The Court held…