The Supreme Court’s ruling has given states greater flexibility to design reservation policies that address internal inequalities within SC and ST communities.
The court also made it clear that this right cannot be weakened by putting unnecessary restrictions, especially in cases involving minors and unwanted pregnancies.
The plea states that PM Modi delivered the national address at around 8:30 pm, hours after the Nari Shakti Vandan Bill collapsed in the parliament. In his address, PM Modi slammed the opposition parties for not voting against the bill.
Justice Amanullah asked whether this position applied only to Hindu institutions. Mehta responded that constitutional discussions should not be seen through the lens of any one religion.