Only Parliament Can Change SC List' : Supreme Court Dismisses PIL To Add Are-Katika Community In Scheduled Castes Category

The Supreme Court rejected a PIL seeking the inclusion of the Are Katika community in the Scheduled Castes category. The court cited a Manipur High Court order concerning the inclusion of Meiteis, indicating a reluctance to interfere with existing classifications. This decision highlights the complexities of caste-based reservations and the courts' approach to such matters. It underscores the importance of evidence-based criteria for determining caste inclusion.