Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Karnataka High Court Hears Petitions Against Caste Census
The Karnataka High Court is looking at legal challenges to a survey about different social groups.
Some people are arguing that the survey, often called a 'caste census,' isn't accurate.
The state's lawyer said that these complaints are just general and can only be assessed after the survey is done.
The court listened to the arguments but didn't make any immediate decisions.
The next hearing is set for Thursday.
The Karnataka High Court is hearing petitions against the state's 'caste census'.
A division bench heard detailed arguments on Wednesday.
Petitioners allege the survey is 'unscientific'.
State argued the complaints were general and premature.
Further hearing is scheduled for Thursday.
- Who
- Karnataka High Court
- What
- Heard arguments on petitions challenging the caste census
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- To determine the validity of the ongoing Social and Educational Survey
Petitioners' Concerns
State's Defense
Scientific Validity of Survey
Petitioners' Concerns
The survey is alleged to be 'unscientific'.
State's Defense
Objections are general and premature.
- Court
- Karnataka High Court
- Case Type
- Petitions challenging validity of survey
- Subject
- Social and Educational Survey (Caste Census)
- Key Argument
- Survey is 'unscientific' (alleged by petitioners)
- State Representation
- Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi
