Supreme Court to reconsider its 2004 verdict on sub-classification of SC/STs
The Supreme Court Thursday held that its 2004 verdict holding that states do not have the power to further sub-classify the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, for grant of quotas in jobs and admissions to educational institutions, needs to be revisited.
Aug 27, 2020, 12:43 PM IST
SC-ST reservation in promotion: Supreme Court dismisses pleas against Karnataka govt steps
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed as "not maintainable" several applications seeking directions to the Karnataka government to apply post-based reservation and creamy layer principle at entry level with regard to promotions to SC and ST employees.
Mar 19, 2020, 23:37 PM IST
Narendra Modi govt favours SC/ST quota in promotions? DoPT moots proposal
A proposal prepared by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has favoured quota in promotion for SC and ST employees in government jobs, reports said on Friday.
May 05, 2017, 10:42 AM IST
