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Afternoon briefing: SC strikes down caste discrimination in prison; mob in Manipur loots arms after gunfight, and more
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The Supreme Court on Thursday abolished the practice of caste-based discrimination in prisons, declaring related provisions in prison manuals unconstitutional. A bench led by Chief Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud emphasized the need for reforms to address discriminatory practices against marginalized communities, including scheduled castes (SC), scheduled tribes (ST), and de-notified tribes. The court issued directives to the Union government and states, mandating that inmates not face work assignments or housing arrangements based on caste. It stated, “Discrimination based on caste, both direct and indirect, is a relic of colonial rule,” highlighting the need for humane treatment of prisoners as per the Constitution. Dig Deeper
A mob looted arms and ammunition from a police station in Ukhrul, Manipur, on Wednesday, following a gunfight that left two civilians and a Manipur Rifles personnel dead. This violence erupted amid ongoing ethnic tensions over a land dispute between two villages. In response, authorities issued an alert to all police superintendents and stations, urging heightened security for arms and ammunition. A memorandum attributed to Additional Director General of Police L Kailun emphasized the need for vigilance given the escalating situation. The gunfight began when residents of Hunphun village interrupted students from Hungpung engaged in community service for Gandhi Jayanti. Dig Deeper
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