The recent Supreme Court judgment in Sukanya Shantha v. Union of India (Writ Petition (C) No. 1404 of 2023) dated 3 october 2024 marks a pivotal moment in the fight against caste-based discrimination within India's prison system. This ruling not only highlights the deep-rooted issues of inequality but also sets a precedent for reforming outdated practices that have persisted in the penal