As India grapples with its myriad social challenges, the Court’s rulings pushed for substantive equality rather than ‘sameness’

The Court settles doubts around ‘efficiency’ as a limitation to reservations, but its approach to methodology & creamy layer raise questions

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

DESK BRIEF: The SC delivered key decisions on equality and privacy, further stepping in to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2021, the Supreme Court issued three important judgments on substantive equality. 

The Supreme Court has held that female naval officers are entitled to the right of permanent commission.