SC refuses to entertain PIL questioning procedures to record caste of citizens in 2027 census
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Why in news
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the procedures for recording and verifying caste data in the 2027 census.
Background
The Supreme Court declined to hear a petition by Aakash Goel regarding the classification of caste data. The court directed the Centre and the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India to consider suggestions for a transparent questionnaire.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyRegistrar General and Census Commissioner of India: The authority responsible for conducting the census and overseeing data collection.
- Fact2027 Census: The upcoming census cycle for which the petitioner challenged the caste recording procedures.
- PostSupreme Court: The apex court which noted that census exercises are regulated by existing laws and established mechanisms.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of accurate caste data in the census for social justice and the challenges in ensuring data integrity and transparency.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Balancing the need for granular social data with the risk of identity manipulation
- Administrative autonomy: The role of the Registrar General in maintaining independent census methodologies
- Transparency vs. Privacy: Ensuring a transparent questionnaire while protecting individual data privacy
Keywords: Data Integrity · Social Justice · Administrative Autonomy · Transparency · Census Methodology
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