The State Of Punjab vs Davinder Singh

insc-2024-562 Supreme Court of India 1 August 2024 • Civil Appeal No. 2317 of 2011; CIVIL APPEAL NO.2317 OF 2011; CIVIL APPEAL NO.2317 OF 2011 • 486 min read

Judges (1)

B.R. Gavai Delivered

Parties (2)

State of Punjab Appellant Davinder Singh Respondent

Case Significance

The State Of Punjab vs Davinder Singh is a Supreme Court of India decision dated August 1, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-562). A landmark seven-judge Constitution Bench decision on whether States can further sub-classify Scheduled Castes for the purpose of reservation under Articles 15(4) and 16(4) of the Constitution. The majority held that sub-classification is permissible, overruling the 2004 E.V. Chinnaiah decision that had prohibited it. The decision allows States to create sub-categories within SCs to ensure more equitable distribution of reservation benefits to the most backward among the Scheduled Castes. The case was heard by Justice B.R. Gavai.

Summary

A landmark seven-judge Constitution Bench decision on whether States can further sub-classify Scheduled Castes for the purpose of reservation under Articles 15(4) and 16(4) of the Constitution. The majority held that sub-classification is permissible, overruling the 2004 E.V. Chinnaiah decision that had prohibited it. The decision allows States to create sub-categories within SCs to ensure more equitable distribution of reservation benefits to the most backward among the Scheduled Castes.

What was the outcome of The State Of Punjab vs Davinder Singh?

A landmark seven-judge Constitution Bench decision on whether States can further sub-classify Scheduled Castes for the purpose of reservation under Articles 15(4) and 16(4) of the Constitution. The ma...

Judgment

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-562)