(a) Whether the apex court has struck down reservations in educational activities made on the
basis of religion;
(b) if so, the details in this regard;
(c) whether the Government proposes to issue any directions to State Governments in this
regard; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a)&(b): The Supreme Court has passed orders on 5.7.2006 rejecting the application filed by
Government of Andhra Pradesh against an order of the A.P. High Court by which Andhra Pradesh
Reservation of Seats in Educational and of Appointments to posts in Public Services under the
State to Muslim Community Act, 2005 was struck down.
(c)&(d): No Sir.