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Karnataka High Court heard petitions against the ongoing caste census but deferred interim relief, with arguments focusing on its legality and scope.

Petitioners claimed the exercise was politically driven and unconstitutional, while the state argued it was essential for welfare and backed by judicial precedent.

The court raised concerns over geo-tagging, Aadhaar use, and voluntariness of participation, as the Centre insisted only its census is legally authoritative.

On Wednesday, the Karnataka High Court heard in-depth arguments over a batch of petitions contesting the legitimacy of the current Social and Educational Survey, also referred to as the "caste census."

Instead of issuing any temporary relief, a division bench made up of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru a

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