The Supreme Court of India today rejected a PIL seeking to declare the caste system unconstitutional. Chief Justice Chandrachud stated that the Constitution acknowledges Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes, dismissing the plea. Additionally, a recent landmark decision revised the framework for SC and ST reservations, allowing states to create sub-classifications within these groups.
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 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.
A seven-judge Constitution Bench will announce a verdict on sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) tomorrow. This ruling has major implications for benefits and reservations among these groups. The bench reviewed 23 petitions, including a challenge by the Punjab government, and revisited the 2004 E V Chinnaiah judgment.
Today, On 2nd July, The Bihar government approached the Supreme Court following Patna High Court’s ruling that invalidated a law increasing reservations for SC/STs and backward classes to 65% in 2023, reducing the open merit category to 35%. The High Court declared the amendment unconstitutional, citing infringement on equal opportunity. This decision is now contested before the Supreme Court.
Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary announced plans to challenge Patna High Court’s decision to increase reservations for SC, ST, and OBC categories in the Supreme Court. The decision has generated strong reactions with political leaders and activists expressing differing views. The outcome of this legal battle is anticipated to have significant implications for reservation policies nationwide.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that an offense under the SC/ST Act must occur in public view to be established. The court quashed proceedings for an offense committed in a private residence, emphasizing that intentional insult or intimidation causing humiliation must be in public view. This ruling is significant in fighting caste-based violence and discrimination in India.
The bench of the Supreme Court, including Justice BR Gavai, Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, and Justice Sandeep Mehta, emphasized the importance of deliberate intent as per Section 3(1)(xi) of the SC/ST Act. The justices noted that an act of outraging modesty qualifies under this section only if it is executed with a clear intention targeting […]
Bombay High Court: Protection Under SC/ST Act Extends Beyond State Boundaries The Bombay High Court, in a landmark judgment, has clarified that the protection accorded to members of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, is not confined to the states where they […]