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16 August 2026

Karnataka HC on casteist abuse

The Karnataka High Court's observation provides a significant judicial interpretation regarding the constitutional obligations of public office holders and the enforcement of laws protecting vulnerable sections, making it relevant for GS2 and GS4.

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Notes

  • The Karnataka High Court observed that casteist abuse directed at members of Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribes (ST) by individuals in positions of political power carries a graver dimension of indignity.
  • The court emphasized that such conduct contradicts the constitutional mandate which prohibits untouchability and guarantees equality, dignity, and fraternity.
  • The judiciary maintains that public office holders have a heightened responsibility to uphold constitutional values.
  • The observations were made in the context of a legal proceeding involving the refusal to discharge an accused charged with making casteist slurs.

Questions

  1. The Constitution of India envisions a society based on equality and fraternity. In this context, discuss the role of the judiciary in upholding the dignity of marginalized communities against systemic caste-based discrimination. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following constitutional provisions explicitly prohibits the practice of 'untouchability' in India?

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