Supreme Court Dismisses PILs Seeking "Reclassification Of Caste System" And "Phasing Out Of Reservations" With Costs

A Supreme Court bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha today dismissed two Public Interest Litigations (PILs) that sought the "reclassification of the Caste System" and the "phasing out of reservations gradually to make alternate reservation policy" respectively. The court firmly rejected the PILs, terming them as lacking merit and an abuse of the judicial process. Additionally, the court imposed costs on the petitioner as a deterrent against frivolous litigation.

Both the petitions were filed by Advocate Sachin Gupta.

The first PIL aimed to reclassify the caste system. Seemingly exasperated by the PIL, the bench not only dismissed the same but also ordered the petitioner to pay costs. CJI DY Chandrachud said–

"This is an example of a PIL which is an abuse of the process of court. The petitioner shall pay costs of Rs 25,000 to Advocate Welfare Fund of the SCBA. The petitioner shall produce receipt in 2 weeks."

Following this proceeding, the court addressed another PIL filed by the same petitioner advocating for the gradual phasing out of reservations and the implementation of an alternative reservation policy. However, the Supreme Court firmly dismissed this PIL as well and imposed costs.

Case Title: Advocate Sachin Gupta v. Union of India W.P.(C) No. 470/2023 PIL-W and Advocate Sachin Gupta v. UoI And Ors. WP(C) No. 471/2023 PIL

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