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    [Sub-Classification Within SC/ST] "No Error Apparent on the Face of the Record': SC Dismisses Petitions Seeking Review Of Its Sub-Quota Judgment
    [Sub-Classification Within SC/ST] "No Error Apparent on the Face of the Record': SC Dismisses Petitions Seeking Review Of Its Sub-Quota Judgment
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    [Sub-Classification Within SC/ST] “No Error Apparent on the Face of the Record’: SC Dismisses Petitions Seeking Review Of Its Sub-Quota Judgment

    Today, On 4th October, the Supreme Court dismissed review petitions challenging its previous ruling that allows sub-classification within Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories for job and education reservations. The court reaffirmed the decision as constitutionally valid, emphasizing the need for equitable distribution of benefits to the most marginalized groups within these communities.

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    "However Dark the Past May Be, It Cannot Hold the Future Captive" — Supreme Court Ends IPS Officer’s 10-Year Legal Battle With Public Apology
    "However Dark the Past May Be, It Cannot Hold the Future Captive" — Supreme Court Ends IPS Officer’s 10-Year Legal Battle With Public Apology
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    Supreme Court on Identifying ‘Creamy Layer’ in SC/STs| Justice Gavai Proposes Policy

    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.

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