The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed states of Punjab, Haryana and Union Territory Chandigarh to not mention the caste of the accused, victims or witnesses in proceedings before the court.
a. Punjab and Haryana High Court
b. Delhi High Court
c. Bombay High Court
d. Madras High Court
Details:
- The High Court while passing a ruling in a murder case where the Haryana police had mentioned the caste of the accused witnesses and the victim during the proceedings stated this is not permissible and the caste system was profoundly illogical and was also against the basic tenets of the Constitution.
- The High Court stated that mentioning the caste separately in the criminal proceedings is a colonial legacy and requires to be stopped henceforth.
- The Constitution guarantees a casteless and classless society since all are born equal.
- The High court directed the governments to issue instructions to all investigating officers not to mention the caste of the accused, victims or witnesses in recovery memos, FIRs, seizure memos, inquest papers and other forms prescribed under CrPC and Punjab Police Rules.
Question:
Q. Which High Court has barred mentioning the caste of the accused, victims or witnesses in proceedings before the court?a. Punjab and Haryana High Court
b. Delhi High Court
c. Bombay High Court
d. Madras High Court
Answer to the above Question is "a"
