SC/ST Act case in SC: Apex court observes individual cannot be arrested on basis of 'one-sided version'
6 years, 10 months ago

SC/ST Act case in SC: Apex court observes individual cannot be arrested on basis of 'one-sided version'

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court which is hearing the review petition of the SC/ST act made on observation on Wednesday saying that any individual cannot be arrested on one-sided version An individual cannot be arrested on a ‘one-sided version,’ the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday while hearing a review petition against the apex court’s verdict on the SC/ST Atrocities Act. This was the third hearing of the review petition against the apex court’s 20 March judgment. In its last hearing too, the apex court had rejected the Centre’s demand for a stay on its verdict on the SC/ST Act and said it favoured “100 percent” the protection of the rights of these communities and punishing those guilty of atrocities against them. The Centre had moved the apex court on 2 April seeking review of its judgement by which safeguards were put on the provisions for immediate arrest under the SC/ST Act.

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Orders Appealable U/S 14A Of SC/ST Act Can't Be Challenged U/S 482 Of CrPC: Allahabad High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Orders Appealable U/S 14A Of SC/ST Act Can't Be Challenged U/S 482 Of CrPC: Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court recently observed that in cases where an appeal against an order would lie under Section 14A of the SC/ST Act, 1989, the aggrieved person cannot invoke the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court under Section 482 CrPC to challenge the order. The Court also noted that Section 14-A starts with the words “notwithstanding anything contained in …

Supreme Court asks Centre, six States to respond to plea on lynchings
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court asks Centre, six States to respond to plea on lynchings

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on July 28 asked the Centre and at least six States to respond to a plea about lynchings and mob violence refusing to stop. The senior lawyer, appearing for the National Federation of Indian Women, highlighted how the 2018 judgment of the apex court in Tehseen Poonawala case had foretold that lynchings and mob violence were “creeping …

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, 8 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 …

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

'Atrocities Against SC-STs Not A Thing Of Past': Supreme Court Says 'Shoddy Investigation' Reason For Many Acquittals
3 years, 4 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 …

Proceedings Under SC-ST Act Not Vitiated Merely Because Cognizance Was Taken By Magistrate: Supreme Court
3 years, 5 months ago

Proceedings Under SC-ST Act Not Vitiated Merely Because Cognizance Was Taken By Magistrate: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court observed that criminal proceedings under SC-ST Act, is not vitiated merely because the magistrate had taken cognizance and committed the case to Special Court.The bench of Justices MR Shah and Aniruddha Bose observed that the insertion of second proviso to Section 14 of the Act only gives additional powers to the Special Court to take cognizance. The …

Abide by the SC’s verdict on Section 66A
3 years, 8 months ago

Abide by the SC’s verdict on Section 66A

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday said it was “shocking” and “distressing” that there was a fivefold increase in the registration of cases under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act though it quashed the provision in 2015. Section 66A authorised the police to arrest people for social media posts construed as “offensive” or “menacing”. He suggested the section be marked …

ST Act, 39% of cases filed for atrocities against women were fake
4 years, 2 months ago

ST Act, 39% of cases filed for atrocities against women were fake

Op India  

In a significant disclosure, the Rajasthan police have revealed that nearly 40 per cent of the cases filed in the state in 2020 under The Scheduled Castes and Tribes Act, 1989 were found to be fake, reports Indian Express. According to the Indian Express report, the Rajasthan police have shared the official records which show that 39.55 per cent of …

SC verdict upholding Centre's amendments to SC/ST Atrocities Act restores law's original intent, corrects flawed 2018 judgment
5 years, 1 month 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 …

SC/ST Act valid, rules apex court
5 years, 1 month ago

SC/ST Act valid, rules apex court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the amendment to the SC/ST Act by which Parliament had restored the stringent provisions of the law which were watered down by the court by its March 2018 judgment. Upholding the amendments to the SC/ST Act brought in to neutralise the dilution of the stringent provisions by the Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling, …

Supreme Court upholds Centre's 2018 amendments in SC/ST Atrocities Act, says no provision of anticipatory bail for accused
5 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court upholds Centre's 2018 amendments in SC/ST Atrocities Act, says no provision of anticipatory bail for accused

Firstpost  

The top court also upheld Centre’s directive that anticipatory bail to the accused charged with atrocities against SC/ST will not be provided. No prior approval of appointing authorities for senior police officers is needed to file FIRs in cases of atrocities on SC and ST. #SupremeCourt upholds Govt's 2018 amendments in the SC/ST Act: * Preliminary enquiry not a must …

[Breaking] SC Upholds Validity Of SC/ST Amendment Act 2018 [Read Judgment]
5 years, 1 month 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. …

Supreme Court upholds SC/ST Amendment Act, new law has no provision for anticipatory bail
5 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court upholds SC/ST Amendment Act, new law has no provision for anticipatory bail

India Today  

Supreme Court on Monday upheld the constitutional validity of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Amendment Act of 2018 enacted to nullify the effects of the March 20, 2018 judgment of the court which had diluted the provisions of the Act. In its September 30 verdict, the Supreme Court's three-judge bench had recalled its March 20, 2018 order that had …

Supreme Court restores arrest rule in SC, ST cases
5 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court restores arrest rule in SC, ST cases

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that laws to curb social discrimination are misused on account of human failing, and not because the castes or tribes sought to be protected were taking advantage of the law. Caste is not attributable to such an act.” “There is no presumption that the members of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes …

Supreme Court recalls 2018 order diluting provisions of arrest under SC/ST Act, says struggle for equality not yet over
5 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court recalls 2018 order diluting provisions of arrest under SC/ST Act, says struggle for equality not yet over

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday recalled its direction in the 20 March 2018 verdict which had virtually diluted provisions of arrest under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes Act New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday recalled its direction in the 20 March 2018 verdict which had virtually diluted provisions of arrest under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act. …

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

Breaking : SC Allows Centre's Review Against Dilution Of SC/ST Act [Read Judgment]
5 years, 5 months ago

Breaking : SC Allows Centre's Review Against Dilution Of SC/ST Act [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

A three judge bench of the Supreme Court consisting of Justices Arun Mishra, M R Shah and B R Gavai on Tuesday allowed Centre's petition seeking review of its March 20, 2018 judgement which had virtually diluted provisions of arrest under the SC/ST Act.The Court observed that powers under Article 142 of the Constitution could not have been exercised to …

SC/ST Act verdict: Supreme Court refers Centre's review plea of 2018 judgment to three-judge bench
5 years, 6 months ago

SC/ST Act verdict: Supreme Court refers Centre's review plea of 2018 judgment to three-judge bench

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Friday referred to its three-judge bench the Centre’s plea seeking review of the 20 March. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday referred to its three-judge bench the Centre’s plea seeking review of the 20 March, 2018 verdict which had virtually diluted provisions of arrest under the SC/ST Act. They sought a stay of the Amendment …

SC/ST Act: CJI To Consider Listing Of Centre's Review Petition And Challenge Against Amendments Together
6 years, 2 months ago

SC/ST Act: CJI To Consider Listing Of Centre's Review Petition And Challenge Against Amendments Together

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will consider listing the Centre's review petition against Judgment in Dr. Subhash Kashinath Mahajan case, and petitions challenging the amendments to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, together before an appropriate bench. Attorney General K K Venugopal said that a bench headed by Justice A K Sikri had on Thursday passed an …

Bhima Koregaon violence: Supreme Court to hear Maharashtra govt's plea challenging Bombay HC ruling on 29 October
6 years, 5 months ago

Bhima Koregaon violence: Supreme Court to hear Maharashtra govt's plea challenging Bombay HC ruling on 29 October

Firstpost  

The apex court’s decision comes after the Bombay High Court on Wednesday quashed the lower court’s decision by which the Maharashtra Police was granted more time to conclude the investigation and file the charge sheet in the violence case in which several rights activist had been made accused. The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear the Maharashtra government’s plea …

Another Plea In SC Against SC-ST Amendment Act, Says It Is ‘Divisive’ For The Nation [Read Petition]
6 years, 6 months ago

Another Plea In SC Against SC-ST Amendment Act, Says It Is ‘Divisive’ For The Nation [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has been moved, yet again, challenging the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Amendment Act, 2018, saying it bypasses the apex court’s order against arbitrary arrest under the Act and “is an attempt to separate the society unfairly”.The petition filed by India for Rule of Law Foundation and advocate Vikas Parashar prayed for striking. The Supreme Court …

Another Plea In SC Against SC-ST Amendment Act, Says It Is ‘Divisive’ For The Nation [Read Petition]
6 years, 6 months ago

Another Plea In SC Against SC-ST Amendment Act, Says It Is ‘Divisive’ For The Nation [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has been moved, yet again, challenging the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Amendment Act, 2018, saying it bypasses the apex court’s order against arbitrary arrest under the Act and “is an attempt to separate the society unfairly”.The petition filed by India for Rule of Law Foundation and advocate Vikas Parashar prayed for striking. The Supreme Court …

New amendments to SC/ST Act by Parliament cannot be stayed, says Supreme Court; asks for Centre's response on pleas
6 years, 6 months ago

New amendments to SC/ST Act by Parliament cannot be stayed, says Supreme Court; asks for Centre's response on pleas

Firstpost  

The new amendments to the SC/ST law passed by Parliament cannot be stayed at this stage, the Supreme Court said Wednesday, as it sought the Centre’s response on a batch of pleas challenging the fresh provisions. New Delhi: The new amendments to the SC/ST law passed by Parliament cannot be stayed at this stage, the Supreme Court said Wednesday, as …

SC gives states a week to comply with order on cow vigilantism
6 years, 6 months ago

SC gives states a week to comply with order on cow vigilantism

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday took exception to the fact that only 11 of the 29 states and seven Union territories have filed reports regarding compliance of its order directing them to take steps to deal with mob lynchings and cow vigilantism. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khawilkar and D Y Chandrachud …

SC gives states a week to comply with order on cow vigilantism
6 years, 6 months ago

SC gives states a week to comply with order on cow vigilantism

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday took exception to the fact that only 11 of the 29 states and seven Union territories have filed reports regarding compliance of its order directing them to take steps to deal with mob lynchings and cow vigilantism. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khawilkar and D Y Chandrachud …

SC gives states a week to comply with order on cow vigilantism
6 years, 6 months ago

SC gives states a week to comply with order on cow vigilantism

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday took exception to the fact that only 11 of the 29 states and seven Union territories have filed reports regarding compliance of its order directing them to take steps to deal with mob lynchings and cow vigilantism. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khawilkar and D Y Chandrachud …

Why upper caste groups called for Bharat Bandh over SC/ST Act
6 years, 6 months ago

Why upper caste groups called for Bharat Bandh over SC/ST Act

India Today  

About 35 small upper-caste groups today called for a Bharat Bandh against the recent amendment approved by Parliament to overturn a Supreme Court judgment over the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Act. The protesters demanded restoration of the Supreme Court judgment that watered down the SC/ST Act that provided for mandatory arrest of an accused named under this law. On March 20 …

SC tells Parliament to draft new law on mob lynching, condemns 'mobocracy': Highlights from judgment
6 years, 8 months ago

SC tells Parliament to draft new law on mob lynching, condemns 'mobocracy': Highlights from judgment

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court bench passed a slew of directions to provide “preventive, remedial and punitive measures” to deal with offences like mob violence and cow vigilantism. The bench passed a slew of directions to provide “preventive, remedial and punitive measures” to deal with offences like mob violence and cow vigilantism as it said that it was the duty of state …

“If We Cannot Protect Fundamental Rights, Wind Up The Courts”, Justice Goel Defends SC/ST Judgment
6 years, 8 months ago

“If We Cannot Protect Fundamental Rights, Wind Up The Courts”, Justice Goel Defends SC/ST Judgment

Live Law  

Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel in his farewell speech today made a sharp attack on those criticizing him for the controversial judgment "diluting" the SC/ST Act by banning immediate arrests and keeping open provision for anticipatory bail.He said he was only against arbitrary arrests and protecting the innocent and if this could not be allowed “you may wind up. Justice Adarsh …

SC/ST verdict: Centre seeks constitution bench, says Supreme Court cannot legislate
6 years, 10 months ago

SC/ST verdict: Centre seeks constitution bench, says Supreme Court cannot legislate

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court had stepped into the realm of legislation through its March order preventing automatic arrests on complaints filed under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989, attorney general K.K. The court was hearing the Centre’s review petition challenging a ruling that prevented automatic arrests on complaints filed under the SC/ST Act. It is also the …

Supreme Court refuses to stay ruling on SC/ST Act, says order only aims to prevent innocents from being punished
6 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court refuses to stay ruling on SC/ST Act, says order only aims to prevent innocents from being punished

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court rejected the Centre’s demand for a stay on its verdict on the SC/ST Act and said it favoured the protection of the rights of these communities. The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the Centre’s demand for a stay on its verdict on the SC/ST Act and said it favoured “100 percent” the protection of the rights of …

SC/ST Act verdict: Supreme Court to hear Centre's review petition today
6 years, 10 months ago

SC/ST Act verdict: Supreme Court to hear Centre's review petition today

India TV News  

The Supreme Court will on Thursday hear Centre’s plea seeking review of its March 20 verdict that prevents immediate arrests on complaints filed under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989. In a written submission filed in the apex court last month, Attorney General K K Venugopal sought listing of the case and said that the verdict had “diluted” …

State to challenge SC judgment on SC/ST Act, says Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh
6 years, 11 months ago

State to challenge SC judgment on SC/ST Act, says Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: The Chhattisgarh government will file a review petition in the Supreme Court challenging its order modifying certain provisions of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Act, Chief Minister Raman Singh said on Tuesday. Singh said his government had also revoked a police department circular for implementation of the Supreme Court order across the state. The state government will file …

Kerala joins centre for SC/ST Act order review
6 years, 11 months ago

Kerala joins centre for SC/ST Act order review

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Kerala has joined the Centre in moving the Supreme Court seeking review and recall of the March 20 verdict diluting the provisions of SC/ST Atrocities Act by granting protection from arrest to the accused prior to a preliminary probe. In its petition, filed through advocate G. Prakaksh, seeking review of the verdict, Kerala said the verdict has gone …

Kerala Govt Seeks Review/ Recall Of SC’s Verdict Diluting Stringent Provisions Of SC/ST Act [Read Petition]
6 years, 11 months ago

Kerala Govt Seeks Review/ Recall Of SC’s Verdict Diluting Stringent Provisions Of SC/ST Act [Read Petition]

Live Law  

Almost a month after the Supreme Court diluted stringent provisions of the SC/ST Act by directing against immediate arrest to rule out false implications, the State of Kerala has moved a petition seeking review/ recall of the March 20 judgment saying it has created insecurity among the SC/ST population which is already facing the wrath of serious crimes committed against …

SC/ST Act judgment: Ex-CJI KG Balakrishnan criticises Supreme Court verdict, says it incited violence
6 years, 11 months ago

SC/ST Act judgment: Ex-CJI KG Balakrishnan criticises Supreme Court verdict, says it incited violence

Firstpost  

Former Chief Justice of India KG Balakrishnan said the controversial SC/ST verdict of the Supreme Court was “basically wrong” as the decision will enable perpetrators to get away from the clutches of law New Delhi: Former chief justice of India KG Balakrishnan on Friday said the controversial SC/ST verdict of the Supreme Court was “basically wrong” as the decision will …

SC/ST Act: Your judgement caused disharmony, great damage to the country, Centre tells Supreme Court
6 years, 11 months ago

SC/ST Act: Your judgement caused disharmony, great damage to the country, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court judgement banning immediate arrest of a person accused of insulting or injuring Dalits is causing disharmony and “great damage” to the country, the Centre said on April 12. The government said the “confusion deserves to be corrected” and the March 20 judgement is “directly in conflict” with the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act of 1989. The …

SC/ST Act Ruling Led To Commotion, Anger & Disharmony: Centre To SC [Read AG’s Written Submissions]
6 years, 11 months ago

SC/ST Act Ruling Led To Commotion, Anger & Disharmony: Centre To SC [Read AG’s Written Submissions]

Live Law  

Also reminding the Supreme Court about 'separation of powers' enshrined in the Constitution, AG K K Venugopal’s written submissions said: “The entire judgment is vitiated by the fact that the court proceeds on the basis that it can legislate and has the power to make laws when none exists”.Vehemently urging the Supreme Court to recall its March 20, 2018 order …

'Supreme Court's ruling on SC/ST Act caused great damage to country': Centre files written submission
6 years, 11 months ago

'Supreme Court's ruling on SC/ST Act caused great damage to country': Centre files written submission

Firstpost  

The Centre has filed a written submission before the Supreme Court detailing its stance on the alleged dilution of the SC/ST Act. It said that the verdict, instead of filling gaps in SC/ST Act, resorted to “judicial legislation” as it diluted the provisions of the Act, resulting in great damage to the country. In his written submission, Attorney-General KK Venugopal …

SC-ST Act: MP High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Accused, But Observes Arrest Not Warranted [Read Order]
6 years, 11 months ago

SC-ST Act: MP High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Accused, But Observes Arrest Not Warranted [Read Order]

Live Law  

Needless to emphasise that except in heinous offences, an arrest must be avoided, the court said.A recent judgment of Supreme Court of India that read down the provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, which raked a lot of debates across the country, has been followed by the Madhya Pradesh High Court while disposing an appeal against denial. …

SC-ST Act: MP High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Accused, But Observes Arrest Not Warranted [Read Order]
6 years, 11 months ago

SC-ST Act: MP High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Accused, But Observes Arrest Not Warranted [Read Order]

Live Law  

Needless to emphasise that except in heinous offences, an arrest must be avoided, the court said.A recent judgment of Supreme Court of India that read down the provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, which raked a lot of debates across the country, has been followed by the Madhya Pradesh High Court while disposing an appeal against denial. …

UP BJP MLA welcomes Supreme Court's ruling on SC/ST Act, says Centre's review plea 'politically motivated'
6 years, 11 months ago

UP BJP MLA welcomes Supreme Court's ruling on SC/ST Act, says Centre's review plea 'politically motivated'

India TV News  

Welcoming the Supreme Court's verdict on the SC/ST Act, a BJP MLA in Uttar Pradesh today said the central government's decision to seek a review of the order was "politically motivated". Surendra Singh, the MLA from Baira, said the apex court's March 20 verdict putting safeguards on arrest under the stringent Act "will definitely prove instrumental in safeguarding the humanity". …

SC stands by its judgement on SC/ST Act, says the rights of the innocent must be protected too
6 years, 11 months ago

SC stands by its judgement on SC/ST Act, says the rights of the innocent must be protected too

Op India  

The Supreme Court of India has stated that its order on March 20, which provided safeguards against the misuse of the stringent SC/ST Act, is only meant to protect the innocent and prevent arbitrary arrests of innocents. Pronouncing verdict in the case of Dr Subhash Kashinath Mahajan versus the State of Maharashtra & others, the Supreme Court had ruled that …

Supreme Court's SC/ST Act judgment: Legislative history of India's attempts (and failures) to protect the downtrodden
6 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court's SC/ST Act judgment: Legislative history of India's attempts (and failures) to protect the downtrodden

Firstpost  

Repeated legislation has been unable to solve the problems faced by the SC/ST community. After widespread protests over the dilution of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes Act, the Supreme Court will hear the Centre’s review petition on the matter on Tuesday. The Centre had on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking a review of its recent verdict on the …

Supreme Court refuses to stay order on SC/ST Act, denies any dilution
6 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court refuses to stay order on SC/ST Act, denies any dilution

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a setback to the Centre, the Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to put on hold its March 20 verdict related to the SC/ST Act, asserting that its verdict aims to protect innocents and not dilute the law for checking crimes against Dalits. The Bench, which agreed to hear the Centre’s review petition in open court, said that …

Supreme Court refuse to stay SC/ST verdict, says innocents need to be protected; next hearing after 10 days
6 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court refuse to stay SC/ST verdict, says innocents need to be protected; next hearing after 10 days

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court said that the Centre’s review petition will be considered in detail after ten days and the parties in the original case should file their written submissions in two days. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said those agitating against its March 20 order putting in place certain safeguards on arrests under the SC/ST Act may not …

SC/ST Act hearing: Never thought it will become political issue, says original complainant Bhaskar Gaikwad
6 years, 11 months ago

SC/ST Act hearing: Never thought it will become political issue, says original complainant Bhaskar Gaikwad

Firstpost  

Bhaskar Gaikwad, the original complainant in the SC/ST case over which a nationwide bandh was organised on Monday, had never thought that his legal fight would attain such a huge political connotation. Mumbai: Bhaskar Gaikwad, the original complainant in the SC/ST case over which a nationwide bandh was organised on Monday, had never thought that his legal fight would attain …

We Are Not Against The Act, Innocents Should Not Be Punished: SC, The Number Is Too Small: AG- No Stay For SC/ST Judgment [Read Order]
6 years, 11 months ago

We Are Not Against The Act, Innocents Should Not Be Punished: SC, The Number Is Too Small: AG- No Stay For SC/ST Judgment [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel and Justice U. U. Lalit, on the order of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, afforded an urgent hearing on the Centre’s Review Petition in its recent judgment in Dr. Subhash Kashinath Mahajan v. State of Maharashtra at 2 PM on Tuesday.The bench, however, refused to grant an immediate stay on the operation …

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