Unbridled Discretion: Why Allahabad High Court Wants Software-Based, QR Code-Enabled Caste Certification In UP

Sparsh Upadhyay

4 July 2026 9:30 PM IST

  • Unbridled Discretion: Why Allahabad High Court Wants Software-Based, QR Code-Enabled Caste Certification In UP

    Such a system would do away with the "unwanted and unbridled discretion" currently left with the executing authorities : HC Said

    The Allahabad High Court on Thursday suggested that the UP Government leverage technology to introduce a robust and transparent software-based certification system for members of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and OBCs throughout the State. The Court noted that such a system would do away with the "unwanted and unbridled discretion" currently left with the executing...

    Sparsh Upadhyay

    Sparsh Upadhyay

    Sparsh Upadhyay is an Associate Editor with LiveLaw.

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