Madhya Pradesh High Court Critiques Caste System in Judicial Framework
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has raised serious concerns regarding the caste system embedded in the judicial structure of the state. It criticized the perception that High Court judges belong to a privileged caste while district judges are seen as lower caste. The court's remarks draw a stark comparison between the relationships of judges, likening them to feudal dynamics. This commentary was made during a case hearing, emphasizing the need for reform in the judicial hierarchy. Discover more about this significant ruling and its implications for the Indian judiciary.
| Jul 26, 2025, 08:17 IST
Judicial Critique of Caste Dynamics
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has condemned the caste hierarchy and feudal mindset reflected within the state's judicial system. In this context, judges in the High Court are perceived as belonging to the privileged or upper caste, while district judges are viewed as belonging to the lower caste.
The relationship between judges at the High Court and those at the district level has been likened to that of 'feudal lords and serfs,' highlighting how a sense of fear and inferiority is deliberately instilled in one group by the other.
This sharp observation was made by the bench comprising Justice Atul Shridharan and Justice D.K. Palivalli during a hearing related to a case involving judges on July 14.