Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath criticized Aligarh Muslim University for its 50% Muslim reservation, questioning its fairness to SCs, STs, and OBCs, despite central funding. He emphasized the need for equal opportunities as mandated by the Constitution and pointed out political parties hindering favorable policies for electoral gain.
The Supreme Court, today (24th Sept) led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, will review petitions on Sept 24 concerning sub-classification within Scheduled Castes for reservation benefits. The Court had previously ruled that states can implement such classifications based on data demonstrating backwardness. This decision overturned a past ruling affirming SCs as a homogeneous class.
Today(on August 1st), The Supreme Court of India has called for identifying the “creamy layer” within Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to exclude more privileged individuals from reservation benefits. This measure seeks to ensure that affirmative action supports the most disadvantaged members of these groups.
