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'Very sad' that 23 states, UTs not yet responded to Centre over discrimination in jails: SC
The Supreme Court has expressed disappointment regarding the lack of responses from 23 states and Union Territories. These regions have not provided the requested information about eliminating jail discrimination. The apex court previously deemed caste-based discrimination unconstitutional in jail regulations. A final opportunity has been given to these states to reply, with a hearing scheduled for January 13. The court has indicated potential consequences if responses are not received.
Explanation in simple terms
- What:
- The Supreme Court criticized many regions for failing to report on their progress toward ending jail discrimination.
- Who:
- The Supreme Court acts as the highest court, while the Centre and twenty-three states and Union Territories are the parties that must provide information.
- When:
- Reported on 3 Nov 2026.
- Where:
- Supreme Court of India.
- Why:
- The court previously declared that basing rules on caste inside prisons is against the law.
- What it means:
- The court gave these regions a final chance to reply before a hearing on January thirteen.
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