Does the OBC creamy layer judgment of March 11, 2026 reopen past seniority and promotions? The Supreme Court on Friday said it does not, clarifying that the ruling applies to the parties before it. New Delhi: On a Miscellaneous Application in which the Union Government pointed to more than 5.69 lakh reserved vacancies filled between […]
CJI B R Gavai said he faced criticism from his own community for his ruling allowing sub-classification of Scheduled Castes, but stressed he writes judgments by law and conscience. He also defended excluding the creamy layer and spoke on due process in demolition cases.
CJI B.R. Gavai said the Supreme Court’s judgment on quota sub-categorisation ensures that the most marginalised among Dalits get their fair share in government jobs and admissions to educational institutions, promoting real equality and justice.
