The Karnataka High Court will hear today the Public Interest Litigations (PILs) filed by the State Okkaliga Sangha and the Akhila Karnataka Brahmin Mahasabha, challenging the order issued by the state government regarding the survey on citizens' social and educational status, which has sparked intense debate in the state.PALAY® Straw Hat Sun Hats for Women,Wide Brim Cap Beach Hat for Women Stylish UV Protection Cap,Summer Packable Travel Sun Visor Hat - UPF 50+

Details of the Survey: Through the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission, the state government intends to conduct a survey on the social, educational, and economic status of citizens. This second socio-economic survey, scheduled from September 22 to October 7, has drawn criticism for resembling a caste census.

Key Petitioners:

• State Okkaliga Sangha (Karnataka State Okkaliga Sangha).

• Akhila Karnataka Brahmin Mahasabha.

• Akhila Bharat Veerashaiva Lingayat Mahasabha (including 8 members such as Udayashankar B.R.).

• Advocate K.N. Subb Reddy and others.Also Read: Alert for Bengaluru Residents: Power Outages in Several Areas Today and Tomorrow! Here's Where and When
  

Key Arguments:

• This survey is essentially a 'caste census,' which, under the Indian Constitution, falls under the purview of the central government's authority. The state government lacks the legal power to conduct it.

• Meter readers are being used for data collection in the survey, raising concerns that data could be leaked to private companies.

• The petitioners have sought an interim order to halt the survey.
  

On September 19, 2025, a bench led by Justice Anu Shivaraman and Justice Rajesh Rai K. admitted these petitions and issued notices to the state government, central government, Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission, and the Census Commissioner of India.