The Centre also opposed extending the “creamy layer” principle to SCs and STs, arguing that SC precedent has consistently confined the doctrine to OBCs. | India News

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.