Sub-Classification Permissible Within Scheduled Castes To Give Separate Quotas For More Backwards : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India ruled that sub-classification within Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) is permissible. This decision allows states to create separate quotas for more backward groups within these communities, aiming to provide better opportunities for those who are more disadvantaged. The court emphasized that this sub-classification is essential for ensuring equitable distribution of benefits and addressing specific needs of various sub-groups within SCs and STs. This ruling supports the implementation of targeted affirmative action to aid the most marginalized within these categories.