Article 341 Intends To Only Give 'Constitutional Identity' To Scheduled Castes; Not To Hold Them As 'Homogenous Class' : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has clarified that Article 341 of the Indian Constitution is intended solely to grant constitutional identity to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and not to treat them as a homogenous class. This interpretation aims to preserve the individual identities of different SC communities while ensuring their inclusion in the affirmative action framework. The ruling highlights the nuanced approach required in implementing caste-based reservations and the importance of recognizing intra-caste diversity.