Supreme Court Ruling on Sub-Classification of SCs and STs

Syllabus: Social Justice, Governance Source: Indian Express Context: On August 1, 2024, the Supreme Court of India ruled in the case of State of Punjab and Ors Vs Davinder Singh and Ors that states can sub-classify Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) to grant additional quotas for the more disadvantaged within these categories.   …

Trace the evolution of the concept of ‘creamy layer’ with respect to identifying a Backward Class for reservation. Do you think the concept should be applied to reservation among Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes communities? Critically Analyse.

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 3. Trace the evolution of the concept of ‘creamy layer’ with respect to identifying a Backward Class for reservation. Do you think the concept should be applied to reservation among Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes communities? Critically Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The …

SC sets aside Haryana order creating a sub-category of creamy layer

GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Context: Supreme Court has quashed Haryana government’s notification. It said economic criterion can’t be sole basis to decide ‘creamy layer’.   What is Reservation? In simple terms, it is all about reserving …