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Sub-classification of SC-ST quota, a scholar resigns, and Sheikh Hasina flees
Aug 6, 2024
Apurva Vishwanath, a Supreme Court expert, discusses a groundbreaking ruling allowing states to subclassify SC and ST categories, aiming for better representation of marginalized communities. Vidheesha Kuntamalla sheds light on the controversies at South Asian University, where a PhD scholar's research on Kashmir led to administrative actions and the resignation of their supervisor. Lastly, the political turmoil in Bangladesh escalates as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina flees amid student protests against the job quota system, marking a significant moment in South Asian politics.
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- The Supreme Court ruling facilitates sub-classifications in SC and ST quotas, aiming to enhance protections for the most marginalized communities within these groups.
- Sheikh Hasina's resignation from her post in Bangladesh highlights escalating student protests against the job quota system and growing dissatisfaction with her government's tactics against dissent.
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Supreme Court Restructures SC and ST Quotas
A landmark judgment by the Supreme Court has allowed states to create sub-classifications within the scheduled caste (SC) and scheduled tribe (ST) quotas in India. This ruling marks the first significant change to the reservation framework since the inception of these quotas in the Constitution in 1950. The goal is to provide better representation and support to the most backward communities within these groups, acknowledging that not all castes within the SC and ST categories face the same levels of disadvantage or discrimination. The court emphasized that the classification should be based on empirical data and judicial scrutiny to prevent political misuse.
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