In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, former Chief Justice of India Justice BR Gavai explains his position on the creamy layer concept for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Referring to his views in the 2024 reservation case, Justice Gavai argues that once a person has benefited from reservation and reached a certain level of social and economic advancement, the benefits should not necessarily continue across generations. He also speaks about his criticism over the issue and why he believes the debate is linked to the principle of social and economic justice.