Positive Discrimination: A Constitutional Imperative?

Abstract

ositive discrimination is a concept of great importance in the context of Article 15 (3) of the Constitution of India. It embodies the essence of affirmative action to assist members of disadvantaged groups in overcoming the obstacles and discrimination they face in the society. The process of empowerment of women started for the cause of dignity of women. Although great efforts have been made to improve the status of women, through various schemes and many programmes in the past in addition to the current slogans of Make in India and Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao the constitutional dream of gender equality is miles away from becoming a reality. This discussion note tends to take place at the interstices of these thoughts on Positive discrimination. Positive discrimination policies have given rise to many scholarly productions, plethora of debates, vast analysis and thinking with myriad appreciation. Yet empirical analysis of the consequences of positive discrimination policies can lead to a more sophisticated and reasoned evaluation of their overall veritability.