The question (13 marks)
Explain, on the text of the Constitution, the provisions that permit reservation in education and in public employment, and then discuss the directive on a uniform civil code. How far do the two sets of provisions pull in opposite directions, and what is the legal force of each? (13 marks)
MU Module III, head 3.4; pack ch. 03, reservation and the Uniform Civil Code.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 3 · Selected Readings, Moots and Constitutional Provisions of Legal Writing and Legal Language.
Authorities you will need
- Constitution of India, articles 15(1), 15(3), 15(4), 15(5) and 15(6) with the Explanation
- Constitution of India, articles 16(1), 16(4), 16(4A), 16(4B) and 16(6)
- Constitution of India, articles 36, 37, 44, 46 and 335
- S.R. Bommai v Union of India
- Municipal Council, Ratlam v Vardichand
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