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Allahabad High Court Orders Inquiry Into Caste Bias at Law University

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 4:19 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Allahabad High Court ordered an inquiry into alleged caste-based discrimination at Dr Rajendra Prasad National Law University.
Judge Archana Singh-I and Magistrate Arun Kumar Yadava were appointed to conduct the inquiry.
The court relieved Dr Deepak Sharma, head of the Law Department and hostel warden, of administrative duties.
A masked committee will re-evaluate the student’s answer sheets.
The Vice-Chancellor must report on an SC/ST grievance committee at the September 24, 2026 hearing.

History

Historical Context

In 1979 the Janata government set up the Mandal Commission, which in its 1980 report recommended 27% OBC reservation. Prime Minister V.P. Singh announced implementation in August 1990; the Supreme Court upheld it in November 1992 (Indra Sawhney). Today the Allahabad High Court is probing alleged caste bias at Dr Rajendra Prasad National Law University, echoing that precedent.

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Story summary

The Allahabad High Court ordered an inquiry into alleged caste-based discrimination at Dr Rajendra Prasad National Law University.
Judge Archana Singh-I and Magistrate Arun Kumar Yadava were appointed to conduct the inquiry.
The court relieved Dr Deepak Sharma, head of the Law Department and hostel warden, of administrative duties.
A masked committee will re-evaluate the student’s answer sheets.
The Vice-Chancellor must report on an SC/ST grievance committee at the September 24, 2026 hearing.

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