Caste discrimination in India continues to marginalize certain communities, despite constitutional protections and legal reforms aimed at ensuring their equality and rights.
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 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 Chief Justice of India criticized the Centre’s 2023 Model Law on Prisons for omitting caste-based discrimination prohibitions. He ruled that inequality in prisons is unconstitutional, emphasizing equal treatment for all inmates. The judgment highlighted the need for reforms, rejecting caste-based classifications that hinder rehabilitation and violate constitutional rights.
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.