Article 15

On Aug 11, 2025, the Supreme Court struck down the Army’s policy reserving more JAG branch posts for men than women, ruling it violated Articles 14 and 15. The court ordered a unified merit list, stating gender should not limit legal roles in the military. This landmark judgment reinforces meritocracy and gender neutrality in armed forces recruitment.

The Supreme Court of India is set to re-hear the Maratha reservation plea, challenging the Bombay High Court's interim order on the Maharashtra State SEBC Act, 2024. This follows a 2021 SC ruling that struck down a similar quota for exceeding the 50% reservation cap (Indra Sawhney judgment). The new 2024 Act grants a provisional 10% reservation, pushing Maharashtra's total to 62%, again citing "exceptional circumstances."