Today, On 28th November, Supreme Court said Maharashtra’s local body polls can go ahead despite the ongoing OBC reservation dispute. However, results in 40 municipal councils and 17 nagar panchayats will remain on hold until the Court delivers its final ruling there.
Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai emphasizes the importance of sub-categorisation within SC/ST groups to ensure that affirmative action benefits reach truly deserving individuals. His tenure focuses on reducing case backlog, improving infrastructure, and promoting social justice. Justice Gavai’s notable rulings reflect his commitment to constitutional integrity and equality in the legal system.
Karnataka Governor Gehlot has referred the Muslim reservation bill to President Droupadi Murmu, citing constitutional concerns and a Supreme Court judgment. The bill proposed 4% reservation for Muslims in government contracts. Gehlot emphasized religion-based reservations contradict the Constitution and could undermine its principles, particularly with ongoing Supreme Court scrutiny.
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.
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on November 21, 2023, to deliberate on the validity of reservations provided for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) communities in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. This decision comes in the wake of challenges posed to the Constitution(104th) Amendment Act 2019, which extended the political […]
