Overview

• The Supreme Court declared caste-based discrimination in prisons unconstitutional, impacting 10 states' jail manuals.
• The verdict mandates revisions to prison rules within three months to eliminate discriminatory practices against marginalized communities.
• The court emphasized that caste-based labor assignments violate Articles 14, 15, 17, 21, and 23 of the Indian Constitution.
• Prisoners should not be assigned tasks like sweeping or cooking based on caste, ensuring a fair distribution of labor.
• The judgment calls for the removal of caste references in prison records and a compliance report from states and the Union government.