Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Allahabad High Court: Caste Details Banned in Police Records
The Allahabad High Court has told police in Uttar Pradesh to stop writing down people's castes in official documents.
The court believes this can lead to unfairness.
They also want the government to think about stopping people from putting their caste on their cars.
The court wants police to use modern methods like fingerprints to identify people.
The court thinks police should focus on being fair to everyone, regardless of caste.
This is to make sure everyone is treated equally and to prevent discrimination.
Allahabad High Court directed the Uttar Pradesh government to remove caste from police records.
The court wants the state to consider amending vehicle rules regarding caste-based identifiers.
Court ordered the addition of the mother's name in police records.
The court also addressed content glorifying caste on social media.
The directives are applicable in the territorial jurisdiction of Uttar Pradesh
- Who
- Allahabad High Court
- What
- Ordered the removal of caste details from police records, and consideration of changes to vehicle regulations.
- When
- March 2024
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To address caste-based prejudice, promote impartiality, and uphold constitutional values.
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Action
- Directed UP government to remove caste from police records.
- Scope
- Uttar Pradesh
- Details
- Amendment of police manuals, and consideration of amendments to vehicle rules
- Additional
- Mother's name to be included in police records
