Madras High Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Direction To Trial Courts To Refrain From Mentioning Caste, Religion Of Witnesses

The Madras High Court issued a notice on a petition calling for the judiciary to refrain from mentioning caste and religion in depositions and legal documents. The petitioner argued that the inclusion of such identifiers perpetuates discrimination and biases. The Court acknowledged the sensitivity of the issue and sought responses from relevant authorities. This case raises broader questions about the role of caste and religion in India’s legal and administrative systems, highlighting the need for judicial sensitivity in addressing systemic inequalities.