Karnataka High Court Refuses to Stay Ongoing Caste Census, Mandates Data Confidentiality

Sep 25, 2025 09:23 pm CST

The Karnataka High Court has declined to halt the ongoing caste census but has imposed strict conditions regarding data confidentiality. The Division Bench ruled that participation in the social and educational survey must be voluntary, and the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes must ensure that all collected information remains protected and undisclosed to third parties.