If it is not passed by both the Houses within the term of this Lok Sabha, it will lapse. If the Supreme Court indeed agrees to lift the 50% cap, all States of India can extend the quantum of reservation and “upper castes” will stand to lose in State services. If the Supreme Court rejects the idea of breaching the 50% cap, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quotas can be provided only by eating into the SC, ST and OBC quota pie, which will have social and political implications. While ideally the non-reserved 40% open seats should be open seats based on merit, there are complexities here too. So, many who are above the general cut-off may still occupy this 10% quota, as they get a better service or cadre in it.

Source: The Hindu January 08, 2019 17:03 UTC