Centre rejects income-linked quotas for SC/ST, argues 'creamy layer' concept doesn't apply
The central government has challenged a petition that requested an income-based sub-quota for SC/ST reserved groups. Officials argued that the 'creamy layer' framework is not applicable to SC/ST reservations. In its submission to the Supreme Court, the Centre emphasized that reservation policies are rooted in historical and social factors—such as caste, tribal identity, and social marginalization—rather than being determined by economic standing alone.
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