In a landmark decision aimed at curbing caste-based discrimination and promoting social harmony, the Uttar Pradesh government issued a comprehensive order banning caste references in police records, vehicles, public signage, and political rallies. This directive follows a recent judgment by the Allahabad High Court that criticized the practice of caste identification in official documents and public spaces as a source of social division and prejudice.

Uttar Pradesh Government directs amendments to Standard Operating Procedures and Police rules, following the orders of the Allahabad High Court to end caste based discrimination.

Field denoting the caste of criminals in Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems to be deleted… pic.twitter.com/9RCDeMyrE0 — ANI (@ANI) September 22, 2025

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