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    Creamy Layer in SC/ST Quota: Supreme Court Seeks Centre, States’ Views, Says ‘Not Hearing on Merits Yet’
    Creamy Layer in SC/ST Quota: Supreme Court Seeks Centre, States’ Views, Says ‘Not Hearing on Merits Yet’
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    Creamy Layer in SC/ST Quota: Supreme Court Seeks Centre, States’ Views, Says ‘Not Hearing on Merits Yet’

    The Supreme Court of India has granted six weeks to the Centre and States to file responses on a plea seeking exclusion of the creamy layer from SC/ST reservations. The Court clarified that it is not examining the issue on merits and wants inputs from all stakeholders before proceeding further.

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    Should ‘Creamy Layer’ Apply to SC/ST Quota? Supreme Court Issues Notice on Major Reservation Challenge
    Should ‘Creamy Layer’ Apply to SC/ST Quota? Supreme Court Issues Notice on Major Reservation Challenge
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    Should ‘Creamy Layer’ Apply to SC/ST Quota? Supreme Court Issues Notice on Major Reservation Challenge

    The Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether the “creamy layer” principle should be implemented in SC and ST reservations. A PIL argues that allowing affluent SC/ST candidates to avail quota benefits violates equality and defeats the purpose of social justice.

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    Karnataka High Court Blocks New Recruitment Under SC/ST Quota Hike Law; Allows Ongoing Hiring With Strict Conditions
    Karnataka High Court Blocks New Recruitment Under SC/ST Quota Hike Law; Allows Ongoing Hiring With Strict Conditions
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    Karnataka High Court Blocks New Recruitment Under SC/ST Quota Hike Law; Allows Ongoing Hiring With Strict Conditions

    The Karnataka High Court has stopped the State from issuing new recruitment notifications under the 2022 SC/ST reservation hike law but allowed previously announced recruitments to continue provisionally. All ongoing appointments must clearly state they are subject to the final outcome of the case.

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    Supreme Court to Hear Plea for ‘Income-Based’ Priority in SC/ST Quota, Warns of “Far-Reaching Implications”
    Supreme Court to Hear Plea for ‘Income-Based’ Priority in SC/ST Quota, Warns of “Far-Reaching Implications”
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    Supreme Court to Hear Plea for ‘Income-Based’ Priority in SC/ST Quota, Warns of “Far-Reaching Implications”

    The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a PIL seeking income-based prioritisation within SC/ST reservations to benefit the poorest. The bench cautioned the petitioners to prepare for strong opposition.

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