In a landmark Supreme Court ruling, the court has approved the sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories. This significant judgment allows states to implement separate quotas for more backward groups within these categories, a shift from previous norms. The decision overturns the 2004 EV Chinnaiah case and introduces new guidelines for reservation policies.
🔍 Key Points:
Sub-Classification Approved: Supreme Court permits states to create distinct quotas within SC/ST communities.
Justification Required: States must provide empirical data to support sub-classification decisions.
Creamy Layer Principle: Justice Gavai calls for applying this principle to SC/ST reservations.
Dissenting Opinion: Justice Trivedi argues against altering the Presidential list of SCs.
This pivotal ruling will impact reservation practices and affirmative action strategies in India. Watch to understand how this decision could reshape reservation policies and address inequalities within SC/ST categories.
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