Today, On 21st February, The Supreme Court, hearing the Are-Katika community’s plea for nationwide Scheduled Caste (SC) status, referenced the Manipur crisis. It pointed to the Manipur High Court’s March 2023 order directing the inclusion of Meiteis in the Scheduled Tribes list, which triggered widespread riots. The Court’s remark highlighted the sensitivity of caste-based classifications. The matter remains under judicial scrutiny.
Two lawyers from the Bombay High Court filed a complaint with the Mumbai Police alleging discrimination against regular devotees at the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal. A viral video showed staff pushing regular visitors while VIPs were treated differently. The mistreatment of common people during the darshan of Lord Ganesha was highlighted, sparking concern over unequal treatment.
Today, On 15th May, The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleges unequal treatment by the Central government, claiming discrimination in land allocation. The Delhi High Court has requested a response from the Central Government and scheduled a hearing for May 20. The AAP’s petition seeks temporary and permanent land allocation for their office in Central Delhi, with ongoing tensions between the party and the Central government.