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In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court of
India first articulate the concept of the creamy layer?Solution
A parliamentary committee on the welfare of Other Backward Classes recommended raising the ₹8 lakh income limit for “creamy layer” within OBCs. Creamy Layer Principle • It is a concept used to ensure that reservations in educational institutions and government jobs are extended to those who are economically and socially disadvantaged within a certain group. It aims to prevent the more affluent or advantaged members of a reserved category from availing themselves of these benefits. • Origin: The concept was first articulated by the Supreme Court of India in the Indra Sawhney case (1992), also known as the Mandal Commission case. The Court’s ruling emphasized that within the OBC (Other Backward Classes) category, those who are relatively more privileged should not benefit from reservations.
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