The Economic Times

Centre opposes 'creamy layer' for SC/ST reservation in Supreme Court, citing legal precedent

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the creamy layer principle does not apply to SC and ST reservations. It stated that previous court rulings have clarified this non-applicability for these categories. The government argued that PILs seeking its implementation lack legal merit and constitutional basis. It emphasised that policy changes require empirical study and legislative action.