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What happened
The Supreme Court of India has reversed a decision made by the Calcutta High Court that had annulled the classification of 37 communities as Other Backward Classes (OBC). The apex court's ruling reinstates the OBC status for these communities, emphasizing the importance of such classifications in providing educational and employment opportunities to marginalized groups.
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Key insights
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Significance of OBC Classification
The classification of communities as OBC is crucial for ensuring that disadvantaged groups receive the reservations in education and employment that are necessary to promote social equality.
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Judicial Oversight
The Supreme Court's intervention highlights the role of higher judiciary in overseeing and correcting the decisions of lower courts to ensure that social justice mechanisms are properly implemented.
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Impact on Affected Communities
The restoration of OBC status for 37 communities will allow members of these groups to continue to benefit from affirmative action policies aimed at improving their socioeconomic status.