GS4 · UPSC Mains
You are posted as the Sub-Divisional Magistrate in a backward district. Recently, a young couple belonging to different castes eloped from the village belonging to your sub-division. They wanted to marry, but the caste conflict prevailing in the village was a big hurdle for them. So, they planned to get married secretly and then come back to the village. On account of their elopement, the girl's family, which belongs to the dominant landlord caste, filed a case of kidnapping against the boy and have riled up the villagers against him and his family. After their return to the village, the couple meet you before meeting their family members. On account of your official position, they request you to convince their family members and other members of the village to accept them. The village has witnessed many caste conflicts and honour killings in the past on account of such incidents and the present matter may aggravate caste-related tensions. Under these circumstances, answer the following questions: (a) Identify the stakeholders and associated issues in the given case. (b) What are the options that you have? Highlight your course of action and give suitable justification for the same. (Answer in 250 words)
GS4 · Case studies on the above issues
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aishwarya Verma | — | VisionIAS | p.47 |
| Aditi Upadhyay | — | VisionIAS | p.47 |
| Ayushi Pradhan | — | VisionIAS | p.47 |
| Akshay Pillay | — | VisionIAS | p.47 |
| Aishwarya Verma | — | Vision | p.47 |
| Gamini Singla | — | Vision | p.229 |