The first phase of the caste-based survey in Bihar began on January 7, 2023, and ended on January 21. The number of all households in the state was counted and recorded in the first phase. In this phase of the caste census, census workers reached approximately 2,58,90,497 families across Bihar in 38 districts, covering 534 blocks and 261 urban local bodies and numbered the houses. In the first phase, the name of the head of the family and the number of members living there were recorded. More than 5.18 lakh personnel were engaged in the caste census.
The second phase of the survey began on April 15 and was to conclude on May 15. However, the matter was taken to the Supreme Court on April 21. On April 27, the Supreme Court advised the petitioner to seek remedies in the Patna High Court. The Patna High Court heard the matter on May 2 and 3, and reserved judgement. The Bihar Government filed a petition in the Supreme Court, but on May 19, the Supreme Court again advised the government to return to the High Court. The last hearing was in the Patna High Court on July 13. Today, on August 1, the Patna High Court dismissed all petitions. The advocate of the petitioner stated that they will challenge the Patna High Court’s order in the Supreme Court.
