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5 August 2026

NCSC directed to act on JNU V-C casteist remarks complaint

The topic highlights the functional role and mandate of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) as a constitutional body, which is a direct syllabus theme for GS2.

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Notes

  • The Delhi High Court has issued a directive to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) to address a pending complaint regarding alleged casteist remarks made by a university official.
  • The court has mandated that the NCSC must resolve the matter in a time-bound manner, specifically within a period of eight weeks.
  • The NCSC is a constitutional body established under Article 338 of the Indian Constitution to safeguard the interests of Scheduled Castes.
  • The role of the NCSC includes investigating and monitoring all matters relating to the safeguards provided for the Scheduled Castes under the Constitution or under any other law.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional mandate and the role of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) in protecting the rights and interests of marginalized communities in India. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes?

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