Understanding the Supreme Court’s Stance on ‘Creamy Layer’ Exclusion for Scheduled Castes
The Supreme Court of India has been a pivotal institution in interpreting and shaping the country’s policies on affirmative action. One of the key issues it has addressed is the concept of the “creamy layer” within the Scheduled Castes (SC) community. The “creamy layer” refers to relatively more affluent and better-educated members of the SCs …

