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

Credited from: INDIATIMES

  • 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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