SC/ST
Mindsets on SC-ST must change
The logic guiding the single judge was that there should be no misuse of the provision that anyone abusing an SC/ST could be jailed straightaway.
Over 1,000 protest state decision to increase reservation to 72 per cent
Organisers of the protest said that a large number of people, irrespective of religion and beliefs, turned up for the protest.
Ruling on ‘migrating’ SC/ST needs review
It’s not clear how many SC/ST people actually migrate to other states in search of education or jobs.
Migrants among SC/ST to lose quotas: Supreme Court
In case of Scheduled Tribes, the President has been similarly empowered under Article 342(1) of the Constitution.
Working of quota policy needs review
The court also rejected a petition last week which urged that quotas be extended to those below the poverty line.
Draw the line on quotas
The Maharashtra government seems ready to give in to the demand and will call a special Assembly session on it.
HC stops mention of caste in bail pleas
In the above mentioned case, lawyer Giriraj P Sharma told the court that his client Bishan Singh was granted bail by the court on June 29.
Notice to govt over quota for orphans
The petitioner wanted the Centre and states to have a policy for assigning caste to orphans.
MP cop job recruitment: Male, female medical test in same room
Fitness and medical tests of 18 female and 21 male recruits were being done in district headquarters in Bhind.
‘Branding’ by MP cops like knifing nation’s heart: Rahul Gandhi
Taking to Twitter, Mr Gandhi put out a picture of two youth with the words “SC” and “ST” written on their chests respectively.