Outgoing CJI BR Gavai strongly defended his 2024 judgment on applying the creamy layer principle to Scheduled Castes, saying real equality must consider social and economic reality. He stressed that political interference often overrides constitutional logic and true justice.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced a new caste census to ensure fair representation for all communities, following a meeting with Congress leaders. The previous census faced criticism for excluding several groups. The Congress leadership acknowledged these concerns and aims to conduct the re-enumeration process within 60-80 days.
Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court commented on Maharashtra’s OBC reservation system, likening it to a crowded train compartment, stopping new arrivals. During hearings on delayed local elections, he stressed the need for inclusivity in reservations and identified the need for more classification within OBCs to genuinely support the truly disadvantaged groups.
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.
