The Patna High Court has upheld the caste survey ordered by the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar as perfectly valid and initiated with due competence. The survey, which aims to provide development with justice, has faced challenges but the court dismissed the petitions. The first round of the survey was conducted earlier this year. The court ruled that the state government has the power to carry out the survey, and it is necessary for the upliftment of socially and educationally backward communities. The government will now decide on further action in light of the court order.