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.
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, during a ceremony honoring Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s death anniversary, highlighted Ambedkar’s vision for justice and equality as foundational to the Indian Constitution. He stressed the judiciary’s commitment to uphold these principles, recognizing Ambedkar’s influence on social justice and rights for marginalized communities in India.
