It’s a Policy Decision: Supreme Court Refuses PIL Against 2027 Caste Census

The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a PIL seeking exclusion of caste enumeration from the 2027 census, observing that decisions regarding caste-based census operations fall within the government’s policy domain and do not warrant judicial interference by the Court.

Supreme Court Declines to Interfere in 2027 Census, Asks Centre to Consider Caste Data Suggestions

The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a PIL challenging the procedure for recording caste details in the 2027 Census. However, the Court asked the Centre and census authorities to consider the petitioner’s suggestions on transparency and verification.