Trying to explain reservation in India’s government jobs is like explaining the quirks of Bollywood—everyone thinks they know the plot, but the climax always takes a constitutional twist. If you’re worried about missing your next promotion because someone beat you by a “reservation point,” grab a cup of chai—this is your comic-yet-legal breakdown. wikipedia +1 The Legal Backstage Pass Let’s get to the heart of the show—India’s Constitution! Article 16(4) gives the State the backstage pass to reserve appointments for “backward classes” that aren’t properly represented in government jobs. Imagine the HR department getting a mandate from BR Ambedkar: “Keep those seats warm for the underrepresented folks—or else!” And no, reservation isn’t like free Wi-Fi — it has limits, serious legal checks, and, most heartbreakingly for die-hard exam crammers, no infinite retries. drishtiias +1 Key Numbers: SCs: 15% reserved STs: 7.5% reserved OBCs: 27% reserved in direct recruitment (unless...
One of the most crucial stages in arbitration proceedings is the service of the arbitral award . While much attention is often paid to the conduct of arbitration hearings and the making of the award itself, the legal consequences truly begin when the award is delivered and duly served upon the parties. In Indian arbitration law, the concept of service holds significant importance because it is directly linked to the limitation period for challenging the award, as well as for initiating enforcement proceedings. Statutory Basis under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 The governing law is the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (the “Act”), particularly Section 31 which deals with the form and contents of the arbitral award, and Section 34(3) which prescribes limitation for setting aside the award. Section 31(5) : It specifically provides that after the arbitral award is made, a signed copy shall be delivered to each party . The word used is "delivered" rather t...