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| Case Title | The State of Punjab & Ors. vs. Davinder Singh & Ors. |
| Introduction | The case states the constitutional validity of Section 4(5) of the Punjab Scheduled Caste and Backward Classes (Reservation in Services) Act, 2006. |
| Factual Background | The Punjab Government issued a circular in 1975 providing reservation within Scheduled Castes, favoring Balmikis and Mazhabi Sikhs. In a recent case, the issued circular and the subsequent legislation were challenged. |
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| Analysis | The Court examined whether a classification within Scheduled Castes was permissible, focusing on the objective of equitable representation in government services. So the arguments regarding legislative competence and prior case law were also considered. |
| Conclusion | The Supreme Court observed whether the provisions were constitutionally valid, leading to a referral to a larger bench due to conflicting judgments on this issue. |
| Current Scenario | The case contemplated further consideration by a larger bench to settle the issues raised regarding sub-classification within Scheduled Castes and the legislative authority of states. |
CASE SUMMARY- The Supreme Court in this case examined the constitutional validity of Section 4(5) of the Punjab Scheduled Caste and Backward Classes (Reservation in Services) Act, 2006, which provided reservation within Scheduled Castes, favoring Balmikis and Mazhabi Sikhs. The High Court struck down the provision, citing it violated the homogeneity of Scheduled Castes. The Supreme Court deliberated on the state’s legislative competence and the need to revisit previous judgments, ultimately referring the matter to a larger bench for further consideration.
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