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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
3rd Sep 2024
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Reservations and sub-classification of SC/STs: A mixed bag for substantive equality
The Court settles doubts around ‘efficiency’ as a limitation to reservations, but its approach to methodology & creamy layer raise questions
22nd Aug 2024
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Five must-reads on the sub-classification decision
SCO curates a list of articles to convey the range of predictions, reactions and concerns around how the decision will play out in practice
9th 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
29th Jul 2024
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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
22nd Feb 2024
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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
12th Feb 2024
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Justice Gupta’s Notable Judgments: Hijab Ban, Remission Policies and Caste-based Crimes
Justice Hemant Gupta authored impactful Judgments in criminal law cases and a controversial Judgment on his penultimate day at the SC.
13th Oct 2022
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Sub-classification in Reservations for Madigas: The Larger Story
The issue of sub-classification in reservations has been pending before a 7-Judge Constitution Bench for nearly two years without a hearing.
17th Aug 2022
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SC’s Top Cases 2021: Reservations
The Supreme Court focused on the data behind reservation policies and laid down conditions to justify reservations.
23rd Dec 2021
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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.
29th Sep 2021
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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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Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, B.R. Gavai J, Vikram Nath J, B.M. Trivedi J, Pankaj Mithal J, Manoj Misra J, S.C. Sharma J