SC: Complainant’s SC/ST status alone not enough for prosecution under Atrocities Act; offence must be caste-based to attract the special law.
Read Full ArticleSC cancels bail of woman shelter officer accused of drugging, sexually exploiting inmates; says ‘saviour turned into devil’, cites threat to fair trial.
Kerala HC highlights SC/ST Act misuse concerns while reaffirming its importance, urging scrutiny of false cases and mindful law enforcement actions.
Abuse must be in public view to invoke SC/ST Act; quashes case, ruling private office not a public place under the Act: SC
Delhi High Court directs issuance of caste certificate to minor despite absence of father’s documents, protecting rights of children from broken families.
Supreme Court quashes bail order, mandates victim participation in cases under CrPC & SC/ST Act, emphasizing procedural compliance in serious offenses.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea for review of its August 1, 2024 judgment which allowed the States to sub classify Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to provide preferential treatment to the...
SC rules caste-based distribution of manual work in prisons unconstitutional, directs reform of prison manuals to eliminate discriminatory practices.
SC directs IIT Dhanbad to admit Dalit student who missed the fee deadline due to financial constraints, citing Article 142 to ensure justice for the talented boy.
The Supreme Court rules that an accused in custody can seek anticipatory bail in a different case, ensuring personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution.
SC protects jobs of employees de-scheduled from SC/ST category, ensuring their employment despite revoked status. Supreme Court overturns Karnataka HC ruling.
SC/ST, OBC, and EWS candidates with qualifying marks are entitled to horizontal quota seats in addition to vertical reservations: Supreme Court ruling.
Calcutta High Court invalidates OBC certificates issued after 2010, declaring them unconstitutional. Court cites undue haste and procedural impropriety.
SC rules abuse under SC/ST Act must be in public view. Case involves Olympic Riding and Equestrian Academy, highlighting key requirements for the offence.
The Madras High Court granted bail to 3 accused under SC ST Act on assurance of anti-untouchability pledge.
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