Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Bombay HC Rejects Student's SC Status Plea Due to Lack of Discrimination
A young man wanted to be recognized as part of a certain caste, but the court said no.
He argued his mother was from that caste, but the court said that wasn't enough.
He also needed to prove he experienced difficulties or unfair treatment because of his background.
The court checked to see if he had faced hardship but didn't find any evidence.
Because he didn't face any discrimination and had a stable upbringing, his request was denied.
The court's decision means he couldn't get the caste certificate.
Bombay High Court dismissed a student's plea for Scheduled Caste status.
The student sought recognition based on his mother's caste, 'Chambhar'.
The court cited lack of social discrimination or deprivation as the reason for dismissal.
The Raigad District Caste Certificate Scrutiny Committee had previously rejected the student's claim.
The student's mother is a Central Police Force employee; his father is from a non-SC caste.
- Who
- Sujal Birwadkar, an 18-year-old student.
- What
- Bombay High Court dismissed a student's plea for Scheduled Caste status.
- When
- The ruling happened on Thursday.
- Where
- Bombay High Court.
- Why
- The court found no evidence of social discrimination or deprivation, which is typically required to prove membership in a Scheduled Caste.
- Petitioner
- Sujal Birwadkar
- Mother's Caste
- Chambhar
- Father's Caste
- Hindu Agri
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Committee
- Raigad District Caste Certificate Scrutiny Committee
- Date of Committee Decision
- April 15, 2024