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SC Slams 23 States, UTs for Delay in Responding to Prison Bias Case

SC Slams 23 States, UTs for Delay in Responding to Prison Bias Case

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The Supreme Court said it is “very sad” that 23 states and Union Territories have not responded to its request for information on eliminating jail discrimination. The apex court had previously deemed caste‑based discrimination unconstitutional in prisons. It warned that chief secretaries and principal secretaries may be summoned if the states fail to submit responses on the steps taken to end jail discrimination.

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    The top court warns chief secretaries and principal secretaries may be summoned if states fail to submit responses on steps taken to end jail discrimination.

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The top court warns chief secretaries and principal secretaries may be summoned if states fail to submit responses on steps taken to end jail discrimination.

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SC Slams 23 States, UTs for Delay in Responding to Prison Bias Case

The top court warns chief secretaries and principal secretaries may be summoned if states fail to submit responses on steps taken to end jail discrimination.

The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

'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…

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