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Supreme Court verdict on sub-classification of SCs and STs today
August 01, 2024 7:37 am
A seven-judge Constitution bench presided by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud had on February 8, 2024, reserved its judgment on the reference made to it.
BJP takes a hit in SC-ST reserved seats as Opposition's 'Save the Constitution' pitch pays off
June 05, 2024 6:41 am
The BJP either won or was leading in 30 SC-reserved seats in 11 states till reports last came in, down from the 46 it won in 2019.
House passes Bills to amend SC, ST lists in Andhra, Odisha
February 09, 2024 3:06 am
In Andhra Pradesh, three ethnic groups — Bondo Porja, Khond Porja and Parangiperja — are being added to the list of STs. In Odisha, it will add four groups in the list.
Quota policy should be organic and evolving, says Supreme Court; Govt backs SC, ST subclassification
February 08, 2024 7:39 am
The Centre told the court it favoured this sub-classification, saying it was “key… to achieve” the “actual objective” behind reservation to those “who have had a history of discrimination for centuries” and “ensures there is a trickle-down effect”.
Karnataka Congress churn before Lok Sabha polls? A meeting triggers buzz about more Deputy CMs
January 07, 2024 6:03 pm
Second dinner meeting of several senior ministers, hosted by Jarkiholi, is seen as part of a Congress section’s strategy to keep Shivakumar in check
Dr Sanjay Dabhade: 'Won't accept classification of STs to accommodate Dhangars, as they aren't tribals'
October 16, 2023 7:28 am
Dr Sanjay Dabhade, state committee member of National Forum for Tribal Rights spoke to Alok Deshpande on issues ranging from the decision, to Dhangar community’s demand, to the ongoing case in High Court in this regard.
Two UP tribal women ‘beaten, hair cut’ over ‘affair’; 3 arrested
October 11, 2023 4:29 am
Police said the mother of one of the women approached them on Monday evening with a complaint about the incident.
Continuation of reservation is ‘absolutely necessary’: Govt to SC
September 21, 2023 7:53 am
Should examine if objective and quantifiable data present for extension: petitioners
Karnataka HC says misuse of SC/ST Act, IPC clogging justice delivery system
August 08, 2023 2:27 pm
Purushotham had claimed that fake documents had been used in the property transaction that took place 50 years ago.
Specify steps taken for providing non-discriminatory, enabling environment to ST, SC category students: Supreme Court to UGC
July 07, 2023 9:14 am
The petitioners also sought directions to the Centre and the UGC to ensure that all universities, including deemed universities and higher educational institutions, comply with UGC equity regulations in "letter and in spirit".
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