Parthiban seeks law for caste- and religion-free certificates

Actor Parthiban filed a public interest litigation in the Madras High Court seeking a new law for caste- and religion-free certificates across Tamil Nadu.

The petition aims to create a clear legal process for all applicants, following a 2025 court direction to frame guidelines.

Parthiban's case stems from his own application for a certificate after controversy over caste remarks; he received it from the Sholinganallur Tahsildar's office with court intervention.

The PIL is scheduled for hearing on August 3 before a bench headed by Chief Justice Sushrut A.