Supreme Court dismisses review petitions against judgment allowing sub-classification of Scheduled Castes

Supreme Court dismisses review petitions against judgment allowing sub-classification of Scheduled Castes

The Supreme Court of India. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of pleas seeking review of its judgment, which held that States are constitutionally empowered to make sub-classifications within the Scheduled Castes for granting reservation. A seven-judge Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justices B.R. Gavai, … Read more

Congress yet to raise voice on creamy layer issue, seems to favour sub-classification within SC, ST: BSP chief Mayawati

Congress yet to raise voice on creamy layer issue, seems to favour sub-classification within SC, ST: BSP chief Mayawati

BSP supremo Mayawati addresses during a press conference at the party office in Lucknow on Saturday. | Photo Credit: ANI BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday (August 11, 2024) said the Congress, which won Lok Sabha seats by promising to protect reservation, seems to be in favour of sub-classification within SCs and STs and is yet … Read more