Unpacking Sub-classification: Supreme Court’s Verdict on Scheduled Castes and Reservation Policy
The Supreme Court of India’s recent decision (State of Punjab and Others vsDavinder Singh and Others, C.A. No. 2317/2011) on the sub-classification of ScheduledCastes (SCs) has prompted heated debate over its implications for constitutional ideals ofequality and social justice. The decision, given by Chief Justice Dr. Dhananjaya YChandrachud, answers a critical question: Is sub-classification of […]