Explore the intricate evolution of social justice and equality in India, tracing its journey from colonial policies for Scheduled Castes and Tribes to contemporary debates. This compelling analysis examines how discrimination and disadvantage are contested, revealing the impact of Indian democracy on quota policies across higher education, the private sector, and minority representation. Understand the growing demands for affirmative action and their intersection with historical caste hierarchies. Essential reading for students, researchers, and anyone invested in understanding the complexities of social justice in contemporary India.