SC sets aside jail manual rules of states for promoting caste-based discrimination in prisons
- Posted on October 3, 2024
- By Business News Today
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SC sets aside jail manual rules of states for promoting caste-based discrimination in prisons
The Supreme Court has nullified discriminatory provisions in state prison manuals, condemning caste-based segregation and labor distribution in jails. Directed states to amend rules within three months, the court emphasized fair treatment and denied practices like assigning cleaning tasks based on caste.
