Blind Justice Architecture (BJA) A Caste-Neutral, Evidence-First Framework for Equity Governance in Indian Higher Education
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| contents | <p>Current equity regulations in Indian higher education rely heavily on identity-specific protections. While intended to address historical disadvantage, these approaches often generate polarization, perceptions of asymmetry, and administrative complexity that undermine trust in grievance redress systems.</p> <p>This paper proposes Blind Justice Architecture (BJA), a caste-neutral, evidence-first governance framework that shifts institutional focus from identity categories to verifiable acts of discrimination. The model integrates anonymized reporting, algorithm-assisted triage, mixed citizen jury panels, independent oversight, and tamper-resistant audit trails to ensure procedural fairness while preserving the capacity to detect systemic bias through aggregate data.</p> <p>By prioritizing transparent process over predefined labels, BJA aims to reduce mistrust, discourage strategic or frivolous complaints, and strengthen legitimacy across communities. The framework offers a scalable, technology-enabled approach to equity governance that addresses gaps in accountability, appeals, and institutional capture. It is designed as a complementary system that improves how discrimination claims are adjudicated rather than redefining who is entitled to protection.</p> |
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| spellingShingle | Blind Justice Architecture (BJA) A Caste-Neutral, Evidence-First Framework for Equity Governance in Indian Higher Education Kallol, Chakrabarti <p>Current equity regulations in Indian higher education rely heavily on identity-specific protections. While intended to address historical disadvantage, these approaches often generate polarization, perceptions of asymmetry, and administrative complexity that undermine trust in grievance redress systems.</p> <p>This paper proposes Blind Justice Architecture (BJA), a caste-neutral, evidence-first governance framework that shifts institutional focus from identity categories to verifiable acts of discrimination. The model integrates anonymized reporting, algorithm-assisted triage, mixed citizen jury panels, independent oversight, and tamper-resistant audit trails to ensure procedural fairness while preserving the capacity to detect systemic bias through aggregate data.</p> <p>By prioritizing transparent process over predefined labels, BJA aims to reduce mistrust, discourage strategic or frivolous complaints, and strengthen legitimacy across communities. The framework offers a scalable, technology-enabled approach to equity governance that addresses gaps in accountability, appeals, and institutional capture. It is designed as a complementary system that improves how discrimination claims are adjudicated rather than redefining who is entitled to protection.</p> |
| title | Blind Justice Architecture (BJA) A Caste-Neutral, Evidence-First Framework for Equity Governance in Indian Higher Education |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18491507 |