Our cultural traits are so ingrained with caste-based differentiation that our behaviour and attitude reeks of casteism in the public sphere.

Since inequality is a functional component of neoliberal capitalism, the state's role has been relegated to protecting the interests of capital rather than making a commitment towards addressing inequality.

The doctrine of animus was used to legalise same-sex marriage in the US. It refers to a subjective dislike or animosity in the actions of a government which leads to constitutional discrimination against certain groups.

The doctrine of colourable legislation, which tests the competence of legislature against an enacted law, is likely to play a huge role.

Successive governments in the state have failed to do justice to the innate necessity to democratise the concept of reservations.