'Why Seek Quota If Both Parents Are IAS Officers?' Supreme Court's Big Remark On Reservation

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• 'Why Seek Quota If Both Parents Are IAS Officers?' Supreme Court's Big Remark On Reservation Published By, Last Updated: May 22, 2026, 15:09 IST Supreme Court of India questions reservation for children of IAS parents, says educational and economic progress brings social mobility and advanced sections may be excluded Supreme Court of India (Credits: PTI Photo) The Supreme Court of India on Friday made significant observations on the issue of reservation and social mobility, questioning the continued demand for quota benefits by families that have already achieved educational and economic advancement.
• While hearing a matter concerning reservation benefits for the creamy layer among backward classes, the Supreme Court of India questioned the need for reservation for children whose parents are both IAS officers.
• “If both parents are IAS officers, why seek reservation?" the court observed, stressing that educational and economic progress leads to social mobility.
• “With educational and economic empowerment,...