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Carving out a new quota

While upholding sub-classification for the SC/ST categories, the Court noted that there are varying degrees of backwardness within the group

Advay Vora

5th Aug 2024

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What is the Bihar government’s 65 percent reservation quota challenge in the Supreme Court?

The Bihar government has appealed against a Patna HC decision which declared its 65 percent reservation in the state as unconstitutional

Advay Vora

29th Jul 2024

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The 36th LAWASIA Conference 2023 | The fine line between indigenous rights and environmental protection

Panellists discussed the need for more empathetic approaches to indigenous people in the societal and legal realms

Advay Vora

27th Nov 2023

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Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023: A missed opportunity for horizontal equality

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 wasted an opportunity to bolster the right to privacy for marginalised and vulnerable groups.

Mihir R

23rd Aug 2023

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Queer Persons’ Right to Marry: Court in Review

Tracing the Supreme Court's decisions on queer persons' right to marriage and family.

SCO Team

28th Jun 2023

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Reservation in Promotions for PwDs and for SC/STs: What is the Difference?

Reservations in public employment for persons with disability and for SC/STs have been treated differently by the Supreme Court.

Gauri Kashyap

29th Sep 2021

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Does The 50% Limit on Reservations in Indra Sawhney Hold Good? (Part II)

The subsequent developments after the Indra Sawhney judgment call into question whether the 50% rule still holds the same water.

Mihir R

31st Mar 2021

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EWS Debate Resurfaces

State Government direction to stop issuing certificates to economically weaker sections reignites debate around economic reservation.

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#6 Reservation in Promotion

Judgment by Supreme Court introducing creamy layer exclusion principle in matters surrounding reservation in promotion.

SCObserver Team

13th Dec 2018

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Kamal Anant Khopkar v Union of India

The Supreme Court will decide if s 15 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, discriminates against women.

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Next Hearing: November 6, 2024

Last Updated: 20220318

Bench:B.V. Nagarathna J, Pankaj Mithal J

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