India's Supreme Court to rule on Oct 6 about caste-based discrimination in prison manuals.

The Supreme Court of India will rule on October 6 regarding a petition alleging caste-based discrimination in prison manuals from several states, including Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. The petition claims these manuals dictate prison work assignments and inmate placements based on caste. It references the Kerala Prison Rules and West Bengal Jail Code. The petitioner seeks to align these practices with constitutional mandates, highlighting ongoing discrimination despite prior amendments.

October 02, 2024
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