Reservation: The prediction of incompetence and The Davinder singh vs the state of punjab case
        1. Reservation and the Irony of Fundamental Rights India, now the world's most populous nation, proudly holds its top rank despite not being the largest by area. Along with this achievement, we also lead in other areas: job crises, student suicides, commercialization of education, and unemployment. But could there be a singular underlying cause that the government tactfully avoids acknowledging? The Constitution of India, in its third chapter, graciously introduces its citizens to fundamental rights. Articles 14, 15, and 16, for instance, promise equality before the law, prohibit discrimination on grounds such as religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth, and ensure equality of opportunity in public employment. Noble promises, indeed. At least, these rights were once available to all—before a slew of constitutional amendments came along. The First Amendment of 1951 (adding Article 15(4)), the Ninety-third Amendment of 2019 (adding Article 15(5)), the One ...