Supreme Court to Examine Bihar’s Decision to Include Transgender Identities Under Caste Lists

Supreme Court Reviews Bihar’s Decision to Classify Transgender Identities as Castes: Reshma Prasad Challenges State’s Move Trans activist Reshma Prasad has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the Bihar government’s decision to categorize transgender identities under caste lists for the state’s caste survey. The decision, as outlined in a June 6 notification, has been labeled as […]

SC tells Patna HC to deal with delay in uploading orders

Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Irregularities in Patna High Court’s Order Uploading Process The Supreme Court has expressed “serious concerns” over certain irregularities in the uploading of a Patna High Court order. On Friday, the apex court directed the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court to thoroughly investigate the matter and take necessary corrective […]

SC gives out life imprisonment to ex-Bihar MP Prabhunath Singh

Supreme Court Sentences Former RJD MP Prabhunath Singh to Life in 1995 Double Murder Case In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court sentenced former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Member of Parliament (MP), Prabhunath Singh, to life imprisonment for his involvement in a 1995 double murder case. The apex court also mandated compensation of Rs. 10 […]

Bihar Caste Survey: Highlights Census Act of 1948

Central Government Clarifies Stance on Bihar Caste Survey in Supreme Court In a recent development concerning the Bihar caste survey case, the Central Government has submitted a fresh affidavit to the Supreme Court. This comes after the withdrawal of an earlier affidavit which stated, “No other body under the Constitution or otherwise is entitled to […]

Everybody Knows Their Neighbour’s Caste

Supreme Court on Bihar’s Caste Census: A Comprehensive Overview In a recent hearing, the Supreme Court of India addressed the contentious issue of the caste-based survey initiated by the Bihar government. The survey, aimed at digitally compiling data on each family from the panchayat to the district level, has been a topic of debate, especially […]

Bihar Caste Survey: Appeal Filed In SC Against Patna HC order

In a significant development, an appeal has been lodged in the Supreme Court challenging the Patna High Court’s verdict that upheld the Bihar Caste Survey conducted by the state government. The High Court had previously deemed the state’s decision to carry out the caste survey as perfectly valid, initiated with due competence, and aimed at […]

Patna HC Dismiss Pleas Challenging Caste-Based Survey in Bihar

In a landmark judgement, the Patna High Court has given the green light to the Bihar Government’s decision to conduct a caste-based survey in the state. The court dismissed several pleas challenging the survey, thereby clearing the path for the state to proceed with its plans. The bench, consisting of Chief Justice K Vinod Chandran […]