Nearly 20 bureaucrats are being investigated for allegedly using fake income and disability certificates to claim reservation benefits in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, as confirmed by government officials on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
The Delhi High Court today (28th Nov) granted anticipatory bail to Bobi Kinner, the first transgender MCD Councillor, in a forgery case involving a fraudulent caste certificate. Justice Amit Mahajan mandated a personal bond of Rs 25,000 for her release and scheduled a February 2025 hearing to contest the FIR linked to the allegations.
The Supreme Court requested the Centre’s response to a petition challenging the use of derogatory caste names in official certificates. The petition argues these terms violate dignity and equality principles, perpetuating stigma against Scheduled Castes. The petitioners seek to replace offensive terms with less discriminatory alternatives in official documents.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a petition challenging Congress MP Shivaji Kalge’s Lok Sabha election, citing lack of legal details and evidence. The petition claimed Kalge was ineligible to contest from the Scheduled Caste seat but failed to provide sufficient proof. The court emphasized the exclusive jurisdiction of the Caste Scrutiny Committee in caste status validation.