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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea against the Bihar government's decision to conduct a caste-based survey in the state. India News | SC Refuses to Entertain Plea Against Bihar Govt's Decision to Conduct Caste-based Survey.
A bench of Justices MR Shah and JB Pardiwala allowed the petitioner to approach the Patna high court and directed it to decide the petition expeditiously.
In a democracy where caste is intrinsic and indispensable in the electoral theatre, its impact was perceived to be a significant factor in nation building back when the Constitution was being framed after Independence.The caste census is a ...
The top court asked the petitioners to approach the high court.
The Supreme Court today refused to entertain requests against the caste survey in Bihar. Calling it "publicity interest litigation", the court questioned why didn't the petitioners go to Patna High Court in this matter.