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    SC/ST Candidates Cannot Claim Automatic Relaxation for SFIO Prosecutor Posts: Delhi High Court
    SC/ST Candidates Cannot Claim Automatic Relaxation for SFIO Prosecutor Posts: Delhi High Court
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    SC/ST Candidates Cannot Claim Automatic Relaxation for SFIO Prosecutor Posts: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court held that SC/ST candidates cannot claim an automatic right to relax eligibility rules for selection as prosecutors in the Serious Fraud Investigation Office. The Court said relaxation applies only when specific conditions are fully satisfied

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    Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on ‘Creamy Layer’ Exclusion for SC/ST Reservation
    Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on ‘Creamy Layer’ Exclusion for SC/ST Reservation
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    Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on ‘Creamy Layer’ Exclusion for SC/ST Reservation

    The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to pleas seeking clear criteria for excluding the creamy layer among Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes from reservation benefits. The petitions rely on the 2024 Constitution Bench verdict allowing sub-classification within SCs and STs to ensure benefits reach the most backward groups.

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    Should ‘Creamy Layer’ Apply to SC/ST Quota? Supreme Court Issues Notice on Major Reservation Challenge
    Should ‘Creamy Layer’ Apply to SC/ST Quota? Supreme Court Issues Notice on Major Reservation Challenge
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    Should ‘Creamy Layer’ Apply to SC/ST Quota? Supreme Court Issues Notice on Major Reservation Challenge

    The Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether the “creamy layer” principle should be implemented in SC and ST reservations. A PIL argues that allowing affluent SC/ST candidates to avail quota benefits violates equality and defeats the purpose of social justice.

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    “Bar and Bench Are Two Wheels of Judiciary’s Golden Chariot”: Ex-CJI Bhushan Gavai at Nagpur HCBA Event
    “Bar and Bench Are Two Wheels of Judiciary’s Golden Chariot”: Ex-CJI Bhushan Gavai at Nagpur HCBA Event
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    “Faced Criticism from My Own Community for Supporting Creamy Layer Rule,” Says Ex-CJI Gavai in Mumbai Lecture

    Former CJI B.R. Gavai revealed he was criticised by his own community for holding that the creamy layer principle should apply to SC reservations. He linked his stance to Ambedkar’s real vision of social and economic justice.

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    PIL Seeking Representation of Women, Queer, and SC/ST Lawyers in Bar Councils: Supreme Court Issues Notice
    PIL Seeking Representation of Women, Queer, and SC/ST Lawyers in Bar Councils: Supreme Court Issues Notice
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    PIL Seeking Representation of Women, Queer, and SC/ST Lawyers in Bar Councils: Supreme Court Issues Notice

    Today, On 26th November, Supreme Court responded to a PIL seeking proportional representation of women, queer individuals, lawyers with disabilities, and members of marginalized communities in the Bar Council of India and State Bar Councils. The court has now issued notice in the matter.

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    CJI Gavai Reignites Debate: “Children of an IAS Officer Cannot Be Equated With Poor Labourer’s Kids” — Backs Creamy Layer Rule for SC Reservations
    CJI Gavai Reignites Debate: “Children of an IAS Officer Cannot Be Equated With Poor Labourer’s Kids” — Backs Creamy Layer Rule for SC Reservations
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    CJI Gavai: “IAS Officer’s Child Not Equal to Labourer’s” — Backs Creamy Layer for SC Quota

    CJI B.R. Gavai reiterated his support for applying the creamy layer rule to Scheduled Caste reservations, saying privileged SC families should not receive the same benefits as the poorest. His remarks, made days before retirement, revive a major national debate on affirmative action.

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    “Screen Contracts Before Signing to Save Public Money”: Ex-CJI UU Lalit Warns of Massive Arbitration Losses in Infrastructure Projects
    “Screen Contracts Before Signing to Save Public Money”: Ex-CJI UU Lalit Warns of Massive Arbitration Losses in Infrastructure Projects
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    “Right to Education is the Most Impactful Affirmative Action in India”: Ex-CJI U U Lalit

    Former CJI U U Lalit said the Right to Education is a powerful example of affirmative action that transformed millions of lives and boosted India’s literacy. He highlighted how judicial interpretation and legislative action together made education a fundamental right.

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    ‘The Constitution Made Me Equal, Not Untouchable’: CJI BR Gavai Highlights Inclusion and Justice in Vietnam
    ‘The Constitution Made Me Equal, Not Untouchable’: CJI BR Gavai Highlights Inclusion and Justice in Vietnam
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    ‘The Constitution Made Me Equal, Not Untouchable’: CJI BR Gavai Highlights Inclusion and Justice in Vietnam

    CJI BR Gavai shared how India’s Constitution turned his life from exclusion to equality. Speaking in Vietnam, he urged the legal community to make diversity and inclusion a living reality, not just an idea.

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    "First Among Equals, Not Supreme": CJI Gavai’s Powerful Call to End 'Chief Justice-Centric' Mindset in Supreme Court
    "First Among Equals, Not Supreme": CJI Gavai’s Powerful Call to End 'Chief Justice-Centric' Mindset in Supreme Court
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    “Identifying Creamy Layer in SC/ST Was My Path-Breaking Ruling”: CJI Bhushan Gavai

    Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai emphasizes the importance of sub-categorisation within SC/ST groups to ensure that affirmative action benefits reach truly deserving individuals. His tenure focuses on reducing case backlog, improving infrastructure, and promoting social justice. Justice Gavai’s notable rulings reflect his commitment to constitutional integrity and equality in the legal system.

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    "No More Saturday Breaks": Supreme Court Registry to Stay Open Every Saturday from July 14, 2025
    "No More Saturday Breaks": Supreme Court Registry to Stay Open Every Saturday from July 14, 2025
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    CJI Gavai at Oxford Union: “Constitution is Quiet Revolution Empowering Marginalised”

    At Oxford Union, CJI Gavai described the Constitution as a “quiet revolution empowering the marginalised,” stressing its transformative strength in ensuring justice, equality, and dignity for those historically denied voice, rights, and representation in society.

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