BUG: Fix TypeError in assert_index_equal when comparing CategoricalIndex with check_categorical=True and exact=False

[Aniketsy]

#61935

• Fixes a bug where assert_index_equal raises a TypeError instead of AssertionError when comparing two CategoricalIndex objects with check_categorical=True and exact=False.

• Ensures consistency with expected testing behavior by properly raising an AssertionError in these cases.

Please let me know if my approach or fix needs any improvements . I’m open to feedback and happy to make changes based on suggestions.

[Aniketsy]

Hi @mroeschke
I've opened a pull request addressing
BUG: Fix TypeError in assert_index_equal when comparing CategoricalIndex with check_categorical=True and exact=False ([#61941])
The changes are ready for review.

I'd really appreciate it if you could take a look and provide feedback .
Please let me know if anything needs to be improved or clarified.

Thanks!

[mroeschke]

This also needs a unit test

[Aniketsy]

Hi @mroeschke,

Thank you for your review. I’ve updated the PR based on your feedback ,please have a look when convenient.

Additionally, I noticed one check failure (pre-commit.ci-pr) and wanted to ask if you could help clarify the reason behind it. Apologies if this isn't the appropriate way to raise this, please do let me know the correct approach if needed.

Thanks again!

[Aniketsy]

Hi @jorisvandenbossche, I ran pre-commit locally and all hooks passed. However, the GitHub checks are still showing a failure. Could you please advise if I’ve missed something?