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Karnataka's high court permits ongoing socio-economic survey with voluntary participation and strict data privacy.
The Karnataka High Court has allowed the state’s socio-economic survey to continue, affirming its legality while mandating voluntary participation and strict data confidentiality.
The survey, led by the Backwards Classes Commission and running from September 22 to October 7, 2025, aims to assess the socio-educational status of about seven crore people.
The court directed the government to issue a clear notification on voluntary participation and to prevent unauthorized data disclosure.
Despite concerns over caste categorization and potential manipulation raised by legal experts, the court did not halt the survey.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the initiative, calling opposition criticism politically motivated.
The state’s effort aligns with similar surveys in Telangana, which found OBCs, including religious minorities, constitute 56.4% of the population.
El alto tribunal de Karnataka permite la realización de encuestas socioeconómicas en curso con participación voluntaria y estricta privacidad de datos.