In a first, the Supreme Court has introduced a formal reservation policy for the direct appointment and promotion of its staffers belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

The decision was communicated in a circular issued on June 24 to all Supreme Court employees.

"As per the directions of the Competent Authority, it is to notify for the information of all concerned that the Model Reservation Roster and Register has been uploaded on the Supnet (internal email network) and it is made effective from June 23, 2025.