Ban Imposed On Mention Of Caste In Police Records, Action Ordered Against Caste Stickers On Vehicles: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court, in the case of Praveen Chetri versus State of Uttar Pradesh and Another, addressed the issue of caste disclosure in police investigations and public records. The matter came before Justice Vinod Diwakar after the Court noticed the mention of the accused’s caste in a police report related to a case of illegal possession and transportation of liquor. The Court sought justification from the Uttar Pradesh Director…