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SC defers hearing on caste survey pleas
The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned hearing on a batch of petitions against Patna High Court’s order dismissing pleas challenging the caste-based survey in Bihar.
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned hearing on a batch of petitions against Patna High Court’s order dismissing pleas challenging the caste-based survey in Bihar.A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti directed that all similar special leave petitions will be re-listed for hearing on August 18. During a short hearing, it was contended that the matter will become infructuous, as the Bihar government had issued notification on August 1 to complete the remainder of the survey process within 3 days.