SC: No prima facie case under SC/ST Act if caste slur not in public view; grants anticipatory bail, citing lack of essential ingredients in allegations.
Read Full ArticleThe Supreme Court ruled that state governments lack the authority to modify the Scheduled Castes lists, a power reserved exclusively for Parliament under Article 341.
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Madras High Court advises authorities to be cautious before granting or cancelling community certificates as it as large ramifications that even affect the family and future generations.
of the Scheduled Castes in Union Territories as well as States. Along with this, it also endows the Parliament with the power to modify the list. lok sabha, lok sabha speaker, parliament of india, Go...
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