Introduction Casteism has been prevalent in the Indian society since the times immemorial. Ill-treatment at the hands of the people belonging to the upper caste was a common practice for the people belonging to the lower castes. The decisions in various issues were made by the upper castes mostly in favour of their own caste. The punishment for a crime was much more severe for the individual of a lower caste as compared to the punishment awarded for the same crime to the individual of a higher caste. The rules made were incorporated in such a manner as...
Khap panchayats completely can have its adverse effects and the government should refrain from doing so. It is high time the government, both at the state and the central level, takes cognizance of the proceedings of the khap panchayats. The government stands on a slippery ground in cases related to the Khap panchayats as the latter already enjoys the trust of the people as well as their support. The decisions and laws related to the Khaps have to be taken cautiously and the government should look in for a long term solution and not just thrive on populist decisions.