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India

Untouchability and the idea of ‘purity’

Reported by The Hindu 21 Oct 2026, 10:09 pm IST 1 min read

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How does Indian law define ‘untouchability’? How has the Supreme Court interpreted ‘purity and pollution’? What did the Rajasthan High Court rule on purification?

What facts would determine whether the Haldwani ritual amounted to untouchability?

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Section: India
Topics: Courts & law
Places: Rajasthan
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 10:09 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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