Today, On 1st August, The Telangana High Court has dismissed a defamation plea filed against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over his statements during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where he was accused of making baseless remarks targeting the BJP.
Today, On 1st August, The Supreme Court of India emphasized the need for a refined policy to identify the “creamy layer” within the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes communities. Justice Bhushan Gavai suggested reevaluating the methods for fair distribution of affirmative action benefits. The court ruled 6:1 in favor of subclassification within SC/ST reservation, allowing it to stand.
Today, On 1st Aug, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced support for reservations for Madiga and Mala sub-castes in Telangana, following the Supreme Court’s decision allowing sub-classification within Scheduled Castes and Tribes. The government will categorize groups into A, B, C, and D, and implement reservations in job notifications to address historical injustices and promote social equity.