While upholding sub-classification for the SC/ST categories, the Court noted that there are varying degrees of backwardness within the group

The Bihar government has appealed against a Patna HC decision which declared its 65 percent reservation in the state as unconstitutional

Reservations in public employment for persons with disability and for SC/STs have been treated differently by the Supreme Court.

The subsequent developments after the Indra Sawhney judgment call into question whether the 50% rule still holds the same water.

State Government direction to stop issuing certificates to economically weaker sections reignites debate around economic reservation.

Judgment by Supreme Court introducing creamy layer exclusion principle in matters surrounding reservation in promotion.

The jurisprudence around Article 16(4) governs reservations granted for promotions in public employment.