Justice Bhat, however, questioned the reasoning behind the same saying,
“The economic basis is a recognised basis for classification. It’s non-enumeration under Articles 15 and 16 will perhaps mean it is permissible“
To this, Kumar replied, “what is permissible is already written.”
“Can poor man be given cabinet berth or seat in Rajya Sabha? This is a misplaced provision. this is not a remedy. A tuberculosis patient cannot be taken to the maternity ward. if someone is poor you give them money, help them in fees and hostels. Equality code allowed economic factors to be taken into note. Give them free hostel, free boarding and lodging.. but why give them quota instead of those who have always been denied jobs or place in an institution historically,” Kumar elaborated.
Source: Barandbench
