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flag India's top judge defends SC/ST 'creamy layer' rule, saying it ensures reservations reach the truly disadvantaged.

flag Chief Justice of India Bhushan R. Gavai defended his 2024 ruling applying a 'creamy layer' exclusion to Scheduled Castes and Tribes reservations, stating it ensures affirmative action reaches the most disadvantaged. flag Speaking at his farewell, he emphasized that true equality requires treating unequals differently, citing B.R. flag Ambedkar and noting that privileged SC/ST individuals should not access benefits meant for the truly marginalized. flag Despite criticism from within his community, he maintained the judgment was constitutionally sound. flag He also highlighted the Court’s rejection of "bulldozer justice," affirmed the right to shelter for all, and supported a 'swadeshi' approach in legal interpretation. flag A recent bench ruling clarified that no fixed timeline binds the President or Governors on state bills. flag The creamy layer recommendation remains non-binding.

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