How does the Supreme Court's ruling on sub-classification of SCs and STs for quota affect the reservation system in India
State Governments can sub-classify SCs, STs for quota, rules Supreme Court
- The Supreme Court's ruling allows State Governments to sub-classify SCs and STs for quota within the overall reserved seats.
- This ruling gives States the flexibility to ensure equitable distribution of reservation benefits among different sub-groups within SCs and STs based on their socio-economic backwardness.
- It may help address the issue of dominant communities within SCs and STs taking a disproportionately large share of reservation benefits, thereby benefitting more marginalized groups.
- This decision may lead to more targeted and effective implementation of reservation policies to uplift the most disadvantaged sections of society.
- However, there could be challenges in implementing and monitoring the sub-classification process, as well as concerns about potential conflicts and disputes among different sub-groups.
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