Cannot treat Scheduled Castes as a homogenous group: Supreme Court.
Cannot treat Scheduled Castes as a homogenous group: Supreme Court.
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La Excellence IAS Academy | February 8, 2024 | Society and Social Justice
Syllabus: GS- III
Subject: Society and Social Justice
Topic: Welfare schemes, mechanisms,laws and institutions related to SCs
Issue: Sub-categorisation of SCs
Context: Supreme Court hearing on categorisation of scheduled castes
- Tamil Nadu urged for an updated reservation policy.
- The court noted that Scheduled Castes aren’t a uniform group, some are advancing while others remain underprivileged
- The court debates whether states can sub-categorize backward classes within SC for better reservation benefits.
Prelims Connect (Important Judgements)
Article In News: Article 341: It empowers the President of India to specify certain castes, races, or tribes as “Scheduled Castes” for the Constitution. |
Source: The Hindu
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