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“Group-based sub-classification does not really ensure more substantive equality”: Dr. Surendranath on the sub-classification judgement

In an interview with the Supreme Court Observer, Dr Anup Surendranath discusses the impact of the sub-classification judgement

R. Sai Spandana

3rd Sep 2024

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50 percent

Analysis

An opportunity for the Court to reconsider the 50 percent reservation ceiling of ‘Indra Sawhney’

The Bihar government has appealed the High Court’s decision striking down amendments providing 65 percent reservation for backward classes

Sushovan Patnaik

31st Aug 2024

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sub-classification

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Five must-reads on sub-classification within reserved categories

A revisiting of the Chinnaiah judgement raises questions about sub-classification in reservations for Scheduled Castes

Sushovan Patnaik

22nd Feb 2024

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sub-classification

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‘The battle of backwardness within backwardness’

The top court's reconsideration of a 20-year-old judgement could be pivotal in clarifying that caste can also be a class category

R. Sai Spandana

12th Feb 2024

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Equality among equals: five must-reads on the necessity of affirmative action

In the wake of the passing of the Women’s Reservation Bill, we curate some thought-provoking reads on the true intent of affirmative action

Sushovan Patnaik

25th Oct 2023

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State of Punjab v Davinder Singh

The Supreme Court held that sub-classification of the SC and ST categories is permissible and states have the power to create these sub-classifications

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