Manjiri Dhiraj Sakharkar In the case of the State of Punjab vs Davinder Singh. A seven-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court reserved the judgment. The 6:1 ruling bench, headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud permitted states to create sub classifications of scheduled caste and schedule tribes, by which only those who are actually in …
Skill-based training- The hidden way to revive the caste system!
Dr. Chetana Sawai On September 20, 1932, Mahatma Gandhi announced a fast unto death in protest against Dr.BabasahebAmbedkar’s demand for a separate electorate, which later turned into the Pune Pact. However, today, on September 20, 2024 at Wardha, the Shudra, an untouchable community of this country once again saw the killing of their rights, justice, …
Towards Viksit Bharat : Imperative of caste reform
Mayur S. Hadke It was the great 78th eve of Independence where the prime minister of India hoisted the flag on Red Fort. He addressed the nation proudly on the red fort of India. Prime minister in his speech, he said, he wanted to bring forward the 1 lakh youths in political sphere, who has …
Secular Laws are available to all: A way forward for Uniform Civil Code?
Samaan Shekhar On July 10, 2024, the Supreme Court of India, in Mohd Abdul Samad vs State of Telangana declared that Muslim women can seek maintenance after divorce under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). This momentous decision has far-reaching implications, not limited to the domain of maintenance after divorce. However, before …
The Case of Subcategorisation and Creamy-layer Principle in SC/ST Reservation
Apoorva & Apeksha Singegol D The heat of reservation policy has just begun to bring the milk to a boil, yet the Supreme Court is already eager to extract the cream that hasn’t even formed yet. The bubbles on the surface of the boiling milk might hint at cream, but in reality, it’s just skimmed …
Supreme Court of India’s Verdict on SC/ST Classification: An Analytical Overview
Amir Hyder Khan In a pathbreaking judgement from the Supreme Court of India on 1 August 2024, the 7-judge constitutional bench led by Chief Justice of IndiaDr Justice D Y Chandrachud had stated that the sub-classification the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) was permissible. This judgment was welcomed by several political parties and …
No Fraternity (No Nation) without disempowerment of oppressors
Sagar Kamble The recent Supreme Court judgement that came out on dividing SC-STs reservation into subcategories and applying the creamy layer clause to their reservation is evidence of how the Upper caste people in India view the idea and mission of social justice. Instead of focusing on which caste groups, communities among the lower castes …
Sub-categorisation of SCs and STs: Key Issues
Jatin Mathur In a 6:1 landmark verdict, the Supreme Court yesterday allowed the sub-categorisation of scheduled castes in reservations, allowing wider protection for underrepresented groups. A seven-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has thus ruled on whether sub-classification of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is permissible for the purpose of …
Union Budget 2024: A Practical Analysis of Promises and Ground Realities
Shubham S. Kamble The Union Budget 2024, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is an ambitious blueprint for India’s economic future. As the third NDA government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces domestic and global challenges, the budget attempts to balance growth with social welfare. While the allocations across various sectors indicate a commitment to …