Punjab & Haryana High Court dismissed a PIL demanding a CBI probe into IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar’s suicide, noting active investigation by the SIT. Police informed the Court that 14 accused have been named and 22 witnesses examined so far.
Today, On 24th April, The Supreme Court has slammed the suicides linked to caste discrimination in higher educational institutions, calling it “extremely unfortunate.” It has granted the University Grants Commission (UGC) permission to announce new regulations aimed at addressing caste-based discrimination and preventing such tragic incidents.
The Supreme Court emphasized that the University Grants Commission (UGC) needs more authority to effectively address caste discrimination in colleges. The case, originally filed in 2019, sought enforcement of fundamental rights against caste-based bias. The court highlighted the need for stronger measures to curb such discrimination in educational institutions.
In a directive issued on December 30, the ministry emphasized that there should be no caste-based discrimination or segregation in prisons, including in the assignment of duties or work. New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry updated the prison manual rules to prevent discrimination, classification, and segregation of inmates based on caste. In a directive issued […]
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A court in Koppal sentenced 101 individuals to life imprisonment for the 2014 arson attack on Dalit hutments, marking one of the largest mass convictions for caste-based violence in India. This ruling underscores the judiciary’s commitment to accountability and strengthens protections for marginalized communities against discrimination and violence.
The Supreme Court’s ruling on October 3 addressed caste discrimination in Indian prisons, asserting that Article 21 extends the right to life and personal liberty, including equality regardless of caste. The Court condemned systemic discrimination, called for reforms, and initiated oversight to ensure compliance with constitutional rights among inmates.
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The Supreme Court Today (Oct 3) made it clear that caste-based discrimination in prisons across the country would not be tolerated and registered a suo motu case to monitor the issue The plea referred to the Kerala Prison Rules and said they lay down a distinction between a habitual and a re-convicted convict, holding that those who are by habit a robber, house breaker, dacoit or thief should be classified and separated from other convict.
The Justice K Chandru Committee proposed banning ‘Tilak’ and colored wristbands in Tamil Nadu’s educational institutions to foster a secular and inclusive environment. The committee aims to discourage discrimination and promote unity among students of diverse backgrounds. Additionally, the report suggests measures to combat caste-based discrimination and violence, emphasizing the importance of upholding social justice and inclusion.