MP High Court takes suo motu cognizance of video allegedly showing OBC youth forced to wash person’s feet

The Madhya Pradesh High Court initiated suo motu proceedings after a viral video surfaced showing an OBC youth being forced to wash a person’s feet, terming it a violation of human dignity and constitutional equality. The Court directed state authorities to investigate and report on the incident promptly, emphasizing accountability of law enforcement in preventing caste-based humiliation. It reiterated that acts promoting discrimination violate fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21. The judgment underscores the judiciary’s proactive stance in addressing social injustices through suo motu jurisdiction, ensuring immediate judicial intervention when human rights violations come to light. This action reinforces constitutional morality and social justice principles enshrined in the Indian legal framework.