Right to Equality: Caste-Based Discrimination Must Be Proven, Not Assumed
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- 09 Apr 2025 --
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A controversial college case sparked headlines in early 2025 — a professor was accused of caste-based grading bias. But when investigated, no evidence was found.
The Supreme Court, while reaffirming the Right to Equality, issued a powerful statement:
“Equality cannot be reduced to assumptions. It must rest on demonstrable truth.”
The Legal Backbone
Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality before law.
Article 15(1) prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
What the Court Said
- Allegations of discrimination must be substantiated with facts
- Institutions must maintain transparent assessment systems
- Equality means fairness to all sides, including the accused
Why This Ruling Is Balanced
- It does not weaken anti-discrimination laws
- But it raises the bar for evidence
- Protects both victims and wrongly accused
Justice must walk a fine line — and this judgment shows how.
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