Plea to remove caste names as prefixes or suffixes from school, hostel names
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has issued a notice regarding a petition to remove caste names from school and hostel names in Tamil Nadu. The petition highlights ongoing caste-based discrimination in educational institutions, which affects the learning environment for students from weaker sections. A study conducted by the Tamil Nadu Untouchability Eradication Front revealed that caste-based violence and discrimination are prevalent in schools, often perpetuated by teachers.
- ▪The Madras High Court is considering a petition to remove caste names from educational institutions.
- ▪Caste-based discrimination remains a significant issue in Tamil Nadu schools, impacting students' experiences.
- ▪A study found that caste discrimination is not only present among students but also propagated by some teachers.
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The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday ordered notice to the State on the public interest litigation petition that sought a direction to the government to remove caste names, prefixes or suffixes, from school and hostel names and rename them in appropriate terms without mentioning caste names.A Division Bench of Justices D. Bharatha Chakravarthy and R. Poornima was hearing the petition filed by A. Rahul of Madurai. Caste-based discrimination was a persistent issue in Tamil Nadu and it is particularly troubling in the schools across the State, he said.The environment meant to foster learning and growth, was marred by prejudice and social hierarchy. Students from weaker sections were still made to stand apart and forced to involve in cleaning activities in the schools.
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