Supreme Court Allows Sub-Classification of SC, ST for Reservation in Majority Verdict

A seven-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, has approved sub-classification within Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories. The landmark decision allows for tailored reservations in jobs and education for the more marginalised within these communities.

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A seven-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, has approved sub-classification within Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories. The landmark decision allows for tailored reservations in jobs and education for the more marginalised within these communities. The verdict, passed by a 6:1 majority, overrules the 2004 ruling in the EV Chinnaiah vs State of Andhra Pradesh case. Justice Bela Trivedi was the sole dissenter. The bench included Justices BR Gavai, Vikram Nath, Pankaj Mithal, Manoj Misra, and Satish Chandra Mishra, who authored six separate judgments. SC on Bail Order: Courts Should Refrain From Staying Bail Orders Only in Rare and Exceptional Cases, Says Supreme Court.

Supreme Court Approves Sub-Classification within SC/ST Categories

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