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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
SC to examine PIL for 'income-based' reservation system for SC, ST members
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a PIL seeking direction to the Centre to frame policies for a more equitable system of reservation in government employment . A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi issued notice to the Centre and sought their response by October 10 on the PIL filed by Ramashankar Prajapati and Yamuna Prasad. Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program The bench asked the petitioner's counsel to be ready to face lots of opposition as the PIL might have far-reaching impact. The PIL filed through advocate Sandeep Singh said the approach would strengthen Articles 14, 15 and 16 of the Constitution and ensure an equitable opportunity without altering existing quotas. The plea said despite decades of reservation, the most economically deprived were often left behind with benefits captured by the relatively better-off within reserved categories and prioritisation by income would ensure help starts where it was most needed today. Live Events "The petitioners who belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories, by way of the present petition, seek to highlight the economic disparities within these communities, which have led to an inequitable distribution of benefits under the existing reservation policies," the PIL said. It was argued while the reservation framework was initially introduced to uplift the historically disadvantaged communities, the current system disproportionately benefits those belonging to relatively well-off economic strata and high social status backgrounds within these groups, thereby leaving the most economically deprived members with limited access to opportunities. "Petition calls for an urgent need to integrate economic criteria into the reservation policy to ensure that benefits are conferred upon those who genuinely require state support. This reform proposal does not seek to abolish or undermine caste-based reservations but rather to refine them to serve their intended purpose more effectively," it said. The PIL said by introducing an income-based prioritisation mechanism within SC, ST reservations, the proposed framework aims to prioritise opportunities for the most disadvantaged persons amongst the SC-ST communities. "The necessity of such an approach stems from the fact that over the past 75 years, reservations have disproportionately benefited a select few within the reserved categories, creating intra-community economic disparities and failing to achieve holistic upliftment," it said. The petition added that the quota system was established as a tool for social justice, aimed at rectifying centuries of discrimination and socioeconomic deprivation faced by marginalised communities. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Hindustan Times
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
SC to examine PIL for 'income-based' reservation system for SC, ST members
New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a PIL seeking direction to the Centre to frame policies for a more equitable system of reservation in government employment. SC to examine PIL for 'income-based' reservation system for SC, ST members A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi issued notice to the Centre and sought their response by October 10 on the PIL filed by Ramashankar Prajapati and Yamuna Prasad. The bench asked the petitioner's counsel to be ready to face lots of opposition as the PIL might have far-reaching impact. The PIL filed through advocate Sandeep Singh said the approach would strengthen Articles 14, 15 and 16 of the Constitution and ensure an equitable opportunity without altering existing quotas. The plea said despite decades of reservation, the most economically deprived were often left behind with benefits captured by the relatively better-off within reserved categories and prioritisation by income would ensure help starts where it was most needed today. "The petitioners who belong to the Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Classes categories, by way of the present petition, seek to highlight the economic disparities within these communities, which have led to an inequitable distribution of benefits under the existing reservation policies," the PIL said. It was argued while the reservation framework was initially introduced to uplift the historically disadvantaged communities, the current system disproportionately benefits those belonging to relatively well-off economic strata and high social status backgrounds within these groups, thereby leaving the most economically deprived members with limited access to opportunities. "Petition calls for an urgent need to integrate economic criteria into the reservation policy to ensure that benefits are conferred upon those who genuinely require state support. This reform proposal does not seek to abolish or undermine caste-based reservations but rather to refine them to serve their intended purpose more effectively," it said. The PIL said by introducing an income-based prioritisation mechanism within SC, ST reservations, the proposed framework aims to prioritise opportunities for the most disadvantaged persons amongst the SC-ST communities. "The necessity of such an approach stems from the fact that over the past 75 years, reservations have disproportionately benefited a select few within the reserved categories, creating intra-community economic disparities and failing to achieve holistic upliftment," it said. The petition added that the quota system was established as a tool for social justice, aimed at rectifying centuries of discrimination and socioeconomic deprivation faced by marginalised communities. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
15 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
SC to examine PIL for income-based reservation system for SC, ST members
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a PIL seeking direction to the Centre to frame policies for a more equitable system of reservation in government employment. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi issued notice to the Centre and sought their response by October 10 on the PIL filed by Ramashankar Prajapati and Yamuna Prasad. The bench asked the petitioner's counsel to be ready to face lots of opposition as the PIL might have far-reaching impact. The PIL filed through advocate Sandeep Singh said the approach would strengthen Articles 14, 15 and 16 of the Constitution and ensure an equitable opportunity without altering existing quotas. The plea said despite decades of reservation, the most economically deprived were often left behind with benefits captured by the relatively better-off within reserved categories and prioritisation by income would ensure help starts where it was most needed today. 'The petitioners who belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories, by way of the present petition, seek to highlight the economic disparities within these communities, which have led to an inequitable distribution of benefits under the existing reservation policies," the PIL said. It was argued while the reservation framework was initially introduced to uplift the historically disadvantaged communities, the current system disproportionately benefits those belonging to relatively well-off economic strata and high social status backgrounds within these groups, thereby leaving the most economically deprived members with limited access to opportunities. 'Petition calls for an urgent need to integrate economic criteria into the reservation policy to ensure that benefits are conferred upon those who genuinely require state support. This reform proposal does not seek to abolish or undermine caste-based reservations but rather to refine them to serve their intended purpose more effectively," it said. The PIL said by introducing an income-based prioritisation mechanism within SC, ST reservations, the proposed framework aims to prioritise opportunities for the most disadvantaged persons amongst the SC-ST communities. 'The necessity of such an approach stems from the fact that over the past 75 years, reservations have disproportionately benefited a select few within the reserved categories, creating intra-community economic disparities and failing to achieve holistic upliftment," it said. The petition added that the quota system was established as a tool for social justice, aimed at rectifying centuries of discrimination and socioeconomic deprivation faced by marginalised communities. PTI MNL MNL AMK AMK view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 20:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Call for action against Adoor
T'puram: Women's organizations, including Women's Collective in Cinema, Disha and Anweshi have filed a complaint with state women's commission against filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan for his controversial remarks at the film conclave. In the complaint, the organizations have demanded that Gopalakrishnan be summoned for an explanation. They also requested that Gopalakrishnan be excluded from govt events, stating that his remarks were anti-women and insulting especially to singer Pushpavathi. Gopalakrishnan made the controversial remark during the closing session of the film conclave. As the comment became controversial, minister V N Vasavan and musician Sreekumaran Thampy came to Gopalakrishnan's defence. The minister said that he did not believe Gopalakrishnan's comment was made with ill intent and that it was twisted into a controversy. Vasavan also mentioned that the govt stands with women and SC-ST communities. However, minister R Bindu responded by rejecting Gopalakrishnan's remark. She said that govt has a responsibility to ensure justice for those who are denied it. "There is nothing wrong with govt providing necessary funds for women and marginalized communities to express their creative talents. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Susan Boyle Is Now so Thin and Looks Beautiful! Undo Making films is an expensive process and there is no issue in providing funds for first-time filmmakers. This is one of the best projects of the cultural department. The gaze of the camera is always a male one and there needs to be an alternative perspective. We need to create space for that," Bindu said. CPM state secretary M V Govindan also came down heavily against Gopalakrishnan stating that the filmmaker still had a feudal mindset.
New Indian Express
03-08-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Congress flags concern over women's safety in BJP states, seeks fast-track courts to deal with cases
Lamba also pointed out that during the Assembly session in Madhya Pradesh, Congress MLA Arif Masood asked how many SC-ST women were raped in the state from 2022 to 2024, and the answer was 7,418. "A girl from Odisha died. Earlier, a girl studying in Fakir Mohan College alleged sexual harassment but did not get justice. She set herself on fire. That girl died in Bhubaneswar and now a 15-year-old girl has died in AIIMS Delhi," Lamba said. In the name of religion in Chhattisgarh, "police arrested our sisters associated with Christian missionaries," she said. "Today, we are once again ashamed. In Ahmedabad, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a shameful poster has been put up by the traffic police, which states that daughters in Gujarat should not go out of their homes. If they go out and go to a party at night, they can be raped," the Congress leader said, as she showed a photograph of the poster. "Now I come to the case of Karnataka. Prajwal Revanna from Hassan has been convicted of rape. You know that Prajwal Revanna is a mass rapist... Prime Minister Narendra Modi had campaigned for him and sought votes," Lamba said. "But today I feel proud to tell you that Rahul Gandhi ji took this issue seriously, and told the Congress government in Karnataka not to come under any pressure because Prajwal Ravanna has the support of two prime ministers... one former and the current. Revanna has now been sentenced to life imprisonment," she added. Women's safety remains a serious issue in the country and that is why Mahila Congress will continue its 'Nyay March', Lamba said. "Police are trying to crush the demand for justice but we are not going to stop. Mahila Congress has decided to ensure justice for the victims and punishment for the culprits. Our demands are -- victims' families must be given security and proper compensation, and cases related to women's safety should be tried in fast-track courts and justice be given to the victims," she said.
