#SupremeCourt was hearing a PIL asking that govt forms have option of 'Indian' against religion and caste columns

SC: those who do not want take benefit under law or constitution, need not disclose it, then you indicate it and leave the space blank.But if you want to take ...
benefit then you will have to write the caste. Put a dash!

Justice Rastogi: the school make theirs own format. These certificates are required if you want to take the benefits and then it has to be filled.

Lawyer requested Bench to issue notice authorities to ...
...Explain how he was forced to write his caste.

SC: let the concerned person file or child come to us if that is the case. These cartificates are only required only if you want benefit. this we won’t entertain. There is nothing here. People only file petition for satisfaction.
Petition dismissed. Order notes that under Articles 15-16 only citizens who want to avail benefit can file the caste certificate, and have to fill in details.

#SupremeCourt #Indian #caste #religion

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