Supreme Court reserves directive on creamy layer exclusion from SC/ST quotas, leaves decision to legislature

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1 year ago

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Supreme Court has expressed reservations about implementing its August 2024 ruling that would bar those in the creamy layer within SC/ST categories from reservation benefits.
The court indicates that it is the responsibility of the legislature and executive to make decisions regarding this matter.
Government has shown reluctance to act, with certain Dalit groups opposing the proposed sub-categorization of SC/STs.
A petitioner has urged the court to compel the state to implement these changes, stating the existing policies are inadequate.
The ruling calls for a tailored framework to identify the creamy layer within SC/STs, stressing the need for equitable distribution of reservation benefits.

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