IIT Bombay Announces New Course by Justice UU Lalit

IIT Bombay has announced a new course by Justice UU Lalit. Read here for more details.

IIT Bombay announced a new course by Justice UU Lalit, Former Chief Justice of India and Distinguished Visiting Professor at ADCPS, titled "Affirmative Action in India: A Brief Constitutional History". 

The course offers an introductory exploration of affirmative action in India, encompassing various crucial aspects. It commences with an insightful overview, defining affirmative action and delving into its historical background, including pre-independence initiatives in states like Kolhapur, Travancore, Mysore, and Madras. Next, it explores the draft constitution and the Constituent Assembly’s adept handling of affirmative action matters.

The course delves into the Constitution’s provisions aimed at extending affirmative action, analyzing significant cases like Champakam Dorairajan and the first amendment. It further delves into crucial topics such as the Mandal Commission’s report, the landmark Indra Sawhney case, and the Constitutional amendment relating to affirmative action in promotions. Shifting the focus to the 73rd and 74th Amendments, the course illuminates how these amendments expanded affirmative action through constituency reservation for women in Panchayati Raj.

the course covers subsequent amendments and noteworthy cases, such as Nagraj, Jarnail Singh, and the reservation for economically weaker sections (EWS). To conclude, the course compares India’s approach to affirmative action with similar policies implemented in other jurisdictions, offering valuable insights into this crucial subject.

Course Instructors

Following are the instructors of the course:

Justice Uday Umesh Lalit is a distinguished Indian jurist and the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. He was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court on August 13, 2014. Prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court, Justice Lalit had an illustrious career as a senior advocate, practising primarily in the Supreme Court of India.

Dr. Naveen Bharathi is an Assistant Professor at the centre specializing in political sociology and the political economy of identity in India. His work focuses on the relationship between ethnic diversity and development, with notable contributions to various media publications and peer-reviewed journals.

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