[mkoubaa]

Perhaps this was tested in court with a caste discrimination case and it wasn't clear enough that it applied. I don't know CA case law enough. Based on the article I have the impression that this law originated from insiders in the legal system so I assume it's necessary to call out caste by name.

[whatsup7123]

To my knowledge, the only caste discrimination case in CA history is the "Cisco" case. It was dismissed with prejudice.

[tremon]

Why was it dismissed? Was it due to lack of clear legislation on the subject matter?

You cannot use a dismissed case as proof that existing laws are sufficient.