Supreme Court Introduces Reservation for SC/ST/OBC in Supreme Court Staff Recruitment, Omits EWS Quota by CJI B R Gavai

Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai, who is only the second individual from the Dalit community to head the Indian judiciary, has made a significant policy change in the recruitment process for subordinate staff in the Supreme Court of India. The CJI has amended the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961, ensuring reservation in direct recruitment for marginalized and disadvantaged communities. Key Amendments to the Supreme Court Recruitment Policy According to a notification issued on July 3, [...]