The Centre opposes a Supreme Court petition for income-based reservation sub-quotas. It argues reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs is based on social backwardness. The government stated framing reservation policy falls within executive domain. The creamy layer principle, applied to OBCs, is not relevant for SCs and STs. Any policy change requires comprehensive data and review.

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the creamy layer principle does not apply to SC and ST reservations. It stated that previous court rulings have clarified this…

Centre opposes creamy layer exclusion in SC/ST quotas, asserting judicial precedent and existing welfare measures adequately address socio-economic disparities.