Economic criteria can supplement but not substitute caste-based affirmative action. Critically assess this claim in the backdrop of judicial calls for identifying a ‘creamy layer’ among SC/ST communities.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Q3. Economic criteria can supplement but not substitute caste-based affirmative action. Critically assess this claim in the backdrop of judicial calls for identifying a ‘creamy layer’ among SC/ST communities. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Supreme Court’s ongoing …