Analysis of the Reservation System in India: A Study of the Recent Judgment on Sub-Classification under SCs and STs
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Abstract
The'reservation system' for redressing historical disadvantages of the marginalized Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) forms the foundation of the affirmative action realm in India. These were implemented in accordance with Articles 15(4), 15(5), and 16(4) of the Indian Constitution in order to provide equal opportunity in the fields of politics, work, and education. In order to address intragroup inequity, the reservation structure has evolved over time to include sub-classification under SCs and STs. This issue was recently sharply pushed to the legal and public domains by a Supreme Court ruling regarding sub-classification under SC and ST. Additionally, the verdict underscores the necessity for a more advanced strategy in the. As the "creamy layer" notion has been for OBCs, the ruling also highlights the need for a more sophisticated method in identifying and prioritizing the most marginalized members of these communities. The historical evolution of the reservation system, the constitutional and legal tenets that underpin it, and the consequences of subclassification are all covered in this essay. Important rulings from the Supreme Court and other courts are examined in order to assess the extent to which they have contributed to the success of the reserve policy. The conclusion offers insight into the difficulties and possibilities brought forth by sub-classification by implying that an equitable and inclusive affirmative action policy may require at all times