Creamy Layer Exclusion From SC/ST Reservation To Be Decided By Executive/Legislature : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea

The Supreme Court disposed of a petition seeking a directive to the Madhya Pradesh Government to frame a policy to exclude the creamy layer from the reservation granted to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). The petitioner had sought this exclusion to ensure that only deserving individuals benefited from the reservation. However, the petition was withdrawn after the State Government agreed to take necessary steps towards addressing the issue. The Court acknowledged the government's assurance and did not deem it necessary to issue a formal direction, leading to the withdrawal of the petition.