ST Act was falsely used to harass people
3 years, 9 months ago

ST Act was falsely used to harass people

Op India  

The anti-atrocities law was initially enacted with the laudable purpose of protecting persons hailing from the SC and ST community from any abuse or harassment over notions of caste supremacy. While reporting the incident, Falana Dhikana claimed that it had got in touch with the accused’s family which confessed to implicating the victim in a false case under the SC/ST Act. Brahmin man wrongfully imprisoned for 20 years on false charges of rape and SC/ST Act Last month, the case of one Brahmin man named Vishnu Tiwari was widely reported. Dalit man implicates 4 Brahmins in SC/ST Act over self inflicted wounds In Bihar’s Arariya, a Dalit man named Vinod Rajak had threatened and harassed members of a Brahmin family. In this case, 4 members of the Brahmin family were booked under the SC/ST Act for attacking the Dalit man, molesting the women of his family and other offences.

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Mayawati slams government over Rajasthan HC's decision on SC-ST Act
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mayawati slams government over Rajasthan HC's decision on SC-ST Act

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR: In a sharp critique of the government, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has expressed discontent over the Rajasthan High Court's recent decision to exclude charges under the SC-ST Act in a case involving casteist slurs. The controversy arose following a judgment by the Rajasthan High Court, which ruled that the use of terms such as 'bhangi', 'neech', 'bhikari', and …

SC/ST Atrocities Act | Case Not Made Out For Releasing Accused No Ground To Not Notify Victim Regarding Bail Proceedings: Bombay High Court
1 year, 5 months ago

SC/ST Atrocities Act | Case Not Made Out For Releasing Accused No Ground To Not Notify Victim Regarding Bail Proceedings: Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court recently deprecated the practice of some Special Judges under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act not properly reflecting the submissions of victims as per Section 15A of the Act in their orders. “the present order does not speak that the notice was issued to the informant and he was heard in view of the …

For SC/ST Atrocities Act to Apply, Hurling of Abuse Has to Be in Public Place: High Court
2 years, 6 months ago

For SC/ST Atrocities Act to Apply, Hurling of Abuse Has to Be in Public Place: High Court

News 18  

The High Court of Karnataka has said that for offences under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act, the hurling of casteist abuse must be in a public place. “Hurling of abuses is clearly not in a place of public view or a public place for the Act to be get attracted in the case at hand,” the court …

SC /ST Prevention Of Atrocities Act Is Prospective In Nature, Act Committed Prior To Its Enactment Not An Offence: Karnataka High Court
2 years, 10 months ago

SC /ST Prevention Of Atrocities Act Is Prospective In Nature, Act Committed Prior To Its Enactment Not An Offence: Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has held that the Scheduled Castes and Schedule Tribes Act 1989, is prospective in nature and alleged acts committed before its enactment cannot be an offence. It added, "The above apart, the alleged acts do not constitute an offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989, which is prospective in operation, there being constitutional …

Calcutta High Court Directs State To Disclose Number Of Pending Cases Under SC/ST Act In WB
2 years, 11 months ago

Calcutta High Court Directs State To Disclose Number Of Pending Cases Under SC/ST Act In WB

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday directed the State government as well as the High Court administration to file an affidavit disclosing the existing number of pending cases under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989 in the State as on January 31, 2022. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Justice Rajarshi Bharadwaj was adjudicating upon …

'Atrocities Against SC-STs Not A Thing Of Past': Supreme Court Says 'Shoddy Investigation' Reason For Many Acquittals
3 years, 2 months ago

'Atrocities Against SC-STs Not A Thing Of Past': Supreme Court Says 'Shoddy Investigation' Reason For Many Acquittals

Live Law  

"Atrocities against members of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are not a thing of the past. ", the Supreme Court remarked in its judgment holding that the requirement under Section 15A of SC-ST Act of issuing notice of a court proceeding to a victim or a dependent is mandatory. The bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud observed that many …

The SC/ST Act- Reduced To Yet Another Footnote In The Quest For Social Justice?
4 years, 1 month ago

The SC/ST Act- Reduced To Yet Another Footnote In The Quest For Social Justice?

Live Law  

"A caste system gives us false comfort, makes us feel that the world is in order, that we automatically know the good guys from the bad guys." Towards the end of the movie we once again see an exchange of letter from between Siddharth and Geeta where Geeta, now living and working in the same village, informs Siddharth that yes …

Insulting Remarks Made Within Four Walls of House, Without Witnesses Not an Offence Under SC/ST Act: SC
4 years, 2 months ago

Insulting Remarks Made Within Four Walls of House, Without Witnesses Not an Offence Under SC/ST Act: SC

News 18  

Insulting remarks made to a person belonging to Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes within four walls of the house with no witnesses does not amount to offence, the Supreme Court said on Thursday as it quashed the charges under the SC/ST Act against a man who had allegedly abused a woman within her building. The bench relied on its …

Castiest Remarks Made Over The Phone Is not An Offence Under SC/ST Act : Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Order]
4 years, 7 months ago

Castiest Remarks Made Over The Phone Is not An Offence Under SC/ST Act : Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a casteist remark against a member of the Scheduled Caste community, which is made over a phone call, does not constitute an offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989. "Merely uttering such wrong words in the absence of any public view does not show any intention or mens …

SC verdict upholding Centre's amendments to SC/ST Atrocities Act restores law's original intent, corrects flawed 2018 judgment
4 years, 10 months ago

SC verdict upholding Centre's amendments to SC/ST Atrocities Act restores law's original intent, corrects flawed 2018 judgment

Firstpost  

The apex court’s verdict of March 2018 on the Atrocities Act would have rendered a crucial legislation meant to protect the marginalised sections of society toothless. The Supreme Court’s judgment on Monday upholding the amendments made by the Centre through the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Amendment Act, 2018, is a welcome act of self-correction. After the Supreme Court’s 2018 …

[Breaking] SC Upholds Validity Of SC/ST Amendment Act 2018 [Read Judgment]
4 years, 10 months ago

[Breaking] SC Upholds Validity Of SC/ST Amendment Act 2018 [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

In a notable judgment, the Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Amendment Act of 2018, which was enacted to nullify the effects of the March 20, 2018 judgment of the SC which had diluted the provisions of the Act.A bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra, Vineet Saran and Ravindra Bhat had reserved judgment on. …

SC/ST Act: Supreme Court recalls directions of March 2018 verdict
5 years, 3 months ago

SC/ST Act: Supreme Court recalls directions of March 2018 verdict

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday recalled its direction in the March 20, 2018 verdict which had virtually diluted provisions of arrest under the SC/ST Act. Indicating that it would pass certain directions to "bring in equality" as per provisions of the law, the top court had said people belonging to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes are subjected to "discrimination" and …

Supreme Court recalls verdict diluting SC/ST anti-atrocities law
5 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court recalls verdict diluting SC/ST anti-atrocities law

The Hindu  

Correcting an error of judgment, the Supreme Court on Tuesday recalled its March 20, 2018 verdict, which bent the written law to protect persons accused of committing atrocities against the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. Goel diluted the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act of 1989, to grant anticipatory bail to accused persons and directed that the police should …

Violence Erupts in Rajasthan as Protests Continue Against SC/ST Act Ruling
6 years, 9 months ago

Violence Erupts in Rajasthan as Protests Continue Against SC/ST Act Ruling

India TV News  

Ten people were killed and over 70 injured in nationwide Dalit protests against the 'dilution' of the provisions of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, section 144, in Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, violent protests continued in Rajasthan for the second day with around 40,000 people taking to streets. The Central government has not made any changes in …

SC Issues Guidelines to Prevent Abuse of SC/ST Act: Two-Judge Bench
6 years, 9 months ago

SC Issues Guidelines to Prevent Abuse of SC/ST Act: Two-Judge Bench

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India has issued directions to prevent the misuse of provisions of Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 (SC/ST Act). These directions aim to ensure that the provisions of the SC/ST Act are not abused for extraneous considerations and that individuals are not arrested or prosecuted without proper authorization.

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