Supreme Court's Unyielding Stand Against Caste-based Discrimination

The Supreme Court has ruled against caste-based discrimination, emphasizing the need for persistent efforts to challenge societal norms that uphold inequality. The court set aside discriminatory provisions in prison manuals of 11 states, reinforcing the Constitution's role in dismantling the caste hierarchy and advocating for equality and justice.

The Supreme Court has reiterated its unwavering commitment to fighting caste-based discrimination, underlining that such a battle requires ongoing effort and determination to confront entrenched societal norms fostering inequality.

In a recent judgment, the court invalidated discriminatory policies in prison manuals across 11 states, condemning the segregation and allocation of work based on caste as unconstitutional.

The bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, emphasized that the Constitution seeks to replace longstanding social wrongs with fundamental rights, serving as a revolutionary statement towards equitable social order free from discrimination.

(With inputs from agencies.)