2025 SCC Vol. 1 Part 1
Constitution of India — Arts. 14 to 16, 341 and 342 — Reservation
Scheduled Castes
Supreme Court Constitution and Larger Bench Judgments which steered India’s course in 2024
The Supreme Court’s 2024 decisions have marked a significant turning point in the country’s legal and constitutional framework. Key rulings delivered by Constitutional Benches on Electoral bonds, private property, royalty as tax, AMU’s minority status, sub-classification within reserved categories, etc. have left an impact on fundamental rights, political transparency and tax regime, shaping India’s socio-political landscape, influencing both public policy and the broader democratic process.
‘Cases of this nature where provisions are grossly misused, genuine complaints goes into oblivion’; Jharkhand HC quashes criminal proceedings against man accused under SC/ST Act
In the present case, the petitioner has helped one lady against the allegation of incumbent sitting Chief Minister, which clearly suggests that maliciously the case was registered against the petitioner and the investigation was also made with pre-occupied mind.
Decoding Sub-Classification in SCs
by G.B. Reddy* and Pavan Kasturi**
Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to journalist Shajan Skaria in SC/ST Act case for making derogatory remarks against MLA PV Sreenijin
“All insults or intimidations to a member of the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe will not amount to an offence under the Act, 1989 unless such insult or intimidation is on the ground that the victim belongs to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe.”
‘State of Bihar is neither a far flung or remote area nor out of mainstream of national life’; Patna HC sets aside 2023 Amendment Acts increasing reservation for SCs, STs, and Backward Classes to 65%
The Court noted that after the collection of data for Caste survey, there was a frog leap into the amendment enhancing the reservations beyond 50%, which was on proportionate representation in the services of the State and educational institutions, which was clearly not permissible under Articles 15(4) and 16(4).
Punjab and Haryana High Court quashes FIR against makers of Colors TV serial ‘Ram Siya Ke Luv Kush’
Punjab and Haryana High Court was dealing with a matter involving allegations made by certain members of the Valmiki community regarding the role of Bhagwan Valmiki Ji being incorrectly depicted and telecast in Colors TV serial.
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A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts in December 2022
SC-ST Act is prospective or retrospective? Kar HC quashes criminal proceedings for offences committed in the year 1975
Karnataka High Court: Krishna S Dixit J. quashes the criminal proceedings as the SC-ST act is not retrospective in nature. The petitioners
Sub-classification of Scheduled Castes| 5-judge bench calls for revision of E.V. Chinnaiah decision; Matter referred to larger bench [DETAILED REPORT]
“The aspiration of equal treatment of the lowest strata, to whom the fruits of the reservation have not effectively reached, remains a
President promulgates — Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Ordinance, 2019
The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Ordinance, 2019 No. 13 of 2019 Promulgated by the President in the Seventieth Year
Central/State Govts to refrain from using the nomenclature ‘Dalit’ as interchangeable with SCs/STs
Madhya Pradesh High Court: In the instant writ petition, wherein it was prayed that the use of nomenclature ‘Dalit’ be prohibited in
Central and State Governments directed to strictly enforce the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
Supreme Court: In a petition highlighting the plight of the members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, the Court noticed that there
Not necessary for anyone to change one’s name after embracing a different faith
Supreme Court: In a case where the election of the appellant was challenged on ground that he, being a Muslim, is not