Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Seeking To Declare Caste System As Unconstitutional

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to declare the caste system in India unconstitutional. The petitioner argued that caste-based discrimination violates fundamental rights and demanded its abolition. The Court, however, noted that while caste discrimination is illegal, the caste system itself is deeply entrenched in society and cannot be eradicated by judicial decree alone. The dismissal reflects the Court's recognition of the complexities involved in addressing caste issues and the limitations of judicial intervention in deeply rooted social structures.