Supreme Court Refuses Plea for Separate Enumeration of DNT Tribes in 2027 Census

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a petition seeking a distinct classification for Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-nomadic Tribes (DNT) in the upcoming 2027 Census.

A Bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that census classification is a policy matter within the executive's domain and not a justiciable issue.

The CJI remarked that instead of moving toward a casteless society, such pleas create further divisions.

While acknowledging the historical marginalization of these communities, the Court granted the petitioners liberty to submit a representation before the competent executive authorities for consideration.

[Dakxinkumar Bajrange v. UOI]