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 pass directions against the statute.The. 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 two judge bench said that these guidelines were issued "in view of the acknowledged abuse of law of arrest in cases under the Atrocities Act". Senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the parties supporting the last year verdict, had said that the Centre's review has become infructuous as Parliament has already passed the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Amendment Act, 2018 to neutralize the effects of the judgement.

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Review Provision Is Not To Scrutinize The Correctness Of Decision : Supreme Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Review Provision Is Not To Scrutinize The Correctness Of Decision : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme court reiterated that the provision of review is not to scrutinize the correctness of the decision.It is to correct the error, if any, which is visible on the face of the order / record without going into as to whether there is a possibility of another opinion different from the one expressed, the bench of Justices V Ramasubramanian …

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 …

SC Reserves Judgment On Challenge To SC/ST Amendment Act 2018
5 years, 5 months ago

SC Reserves Judgment On Challenge To SC/ST Amendment Act 2018

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved judgment on the petitions challenging 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 SC which had diluted the provisions of the Act. Indicating that the amendments will be upheld, the bench of Justices Arun Mishra, …

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 …

SC recalls its order diluting the SC/ST Act
5 years, 5 months ago

SC recalls its order diluting the SC/ST Act

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday revoked several provisions of its order issued last year which had diluted the provisions of SC/ST Act. On March 20 last year, a Supreme Court bench of Justices AK Goel and UU Lalit had mandated certain guidelines for arrests made under the act to prevent misuse of the act. In August last year, the central …

SC Reserves Orders On Centre's Review Against Dilution Of SC/ST Act
5 years, 6 months ago

SC Reserves Orders On Centre's Review Against Dilution Of SC/ST Act

Live Law  

A three judge bench of the Supreme Court consisting of Justices Arun Mishra, M R Shah and B R Gavai on Wednesday reserved orders on the Centre's petition seeking review of its March 20, 2018 judgement which had virtually diluted provisions of arrest under the SC/ST Act.On September 13, a two judge bench consisting of Justices Arun Mishra and U …

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 …

"Laws In The Country Should Be Caste Neutral And Uniform": SC Reserves Judgment On Centre's Review Against SC/ST Act Dilution
5 years, 10 months ago

"Laws In The Country Should Be Caste Neutral And Uniform": SC Reserves Judgment On Centre's Review Against SC/ST Act Dilution

Live Law  

Laws in the country should be caste neutral and uniform, the Supreme Court said Wednesday. "Laws in the country should be uniform and cannot be for general category or SC/ST category," the top court said while reserving its verdict on the Centre's petition seeking review of its March 20, 2018 judgement which had virtually diluted provisions of arrest under the …

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 …

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 …

Breaking: SC Modifies The Earlier Directions Issued To Prevent Misuse Of 498A IPC, Says No To 'Welfare Committees' [Read Judgment]
6 years, 6 months ago

Breaking: SC Modifies The Earlier Directions Issued To Prevent Misuse Of 498A IPC, Says No To 'Welfare Committees' [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Supreme Court of India has modified its directions issued in Rajesh Sharma case for preventing misuse of Section 498A of Indian Penal Code.A three judges' bench led by CJI has withdrawn the earlier direction issued by a two judges bench that complaints under Section 498A IPC should be scrutinised by Family Welfare Committees before further legal action by police.Though the …

Breaking: SC Modifies The Earlier Directions Issued To Prevent Misuse Of 498A IPC, Says No To 'Welfare Committees' [Read Judgment]
6 years, 6 months ago

Breaking: SC Modifies The Earlier Directions Issued To Prevent Misuse Of 498A IPC, Says No To 'Welfare Committees' [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Supreme Court of India has modified its directions issued in Rajesh Sharma case for preventing misuse of Section 498A of Indian Penal Code.A three judges' bench led by CJI has withdrawn the earlier direction issued by a two judges bench that complaints under Section 498A IPC should be scrutinised by Family Welfare Committees before further legal action by police.Though the …

SC Issues Notice On Petitions Challenging Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act of 2018
6 years, 6 months ago

SC Issues Notice On Petitions Challenging Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act of 2018

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench of Justices A. K. Sikri and Ashok Bhushan on Friday issued notice to the Centre on a string of petitions challenging the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Amendment Act of 2018.However, the bench declined to stay the Amendment without according an opportunity of being heard to the government. The Supreme Court bench of Justices A. K. …

RS passes amendments to SC/ST Act
6 years, 7 months ago

RS passes amendments to SC/ST Act

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday unanimously cleared the amendments to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, overturning a March 2018 Supreme Court judgment pertaining to safeguard against the arrests under the Act. Special courts in States Replying to the debate on the Bill, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thawar Chand Gehlot said: “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured …

“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 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 …

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 …

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” …

SC/ST Act: Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam meets Ravi Shankar Prasad over SC ruling
6 years, 11 months ago

SC/ST Act: Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam meets Ravi Shankar Prasad over SC ruling

Firstpost  

A day after the Tamil Nadu government moved the Supreme Court seeking a review of its recent judgement on the SC/ST Act, Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on Thursday met Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad over the judgement’s impact in the state. New Delhi: A day after the Tamil Nadu government moved the Supreme Court seeking a review of …

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 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 cannot make law, says Centre: Read A-G KK Venugopal's submission against court's judgment diluting SC/ST Act
6 years, 11 months ago

SC cannot make law, says Centre: Read A-G KK Venugopal's submission against court's judgment diluting SC/ST Act

Firstpost  

The Centre told the Supreme Court that its recent judgement on the SC/ST Act has “diluted” the provisions of the law. The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that its recent judgement on the SC/ST Act has “diluted” the provisions of the law, resulting in “great damage” to the country. “Bland statement that ‘power to declare law carries with …

'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: Supreme Court says 'not against Act, innocent should not be punished'
6 years, 11 months ago

SC/ST Act hearing: Supreme Court says 'not against Act, innocent should not be punished'

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court, while hearing the submissions by the Attorney-General, observed “we are not against the Act. The Supreme Court, while hearing the submissions in case of dilution of Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act by the Attorney-General, observed “we are not against the Act. The apex court also refused to stay its order on the SC/ST Act, asking …

SC/ST Act LIVE: Supreme Court Declines to Stay Judgment; Will Hear Case After 10 Days
6 years, 11 months ago

SC/ST Act LIVE: Supreme Court Declines to Stay Judgment; Will Hear Case After 10 Days

News 18  

The Supreme Court is hearing the Centre’s review plea on SC/ST Act. Attorney General K K Venugopal mentioned the review petition before Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel for an open court hearing, following which the court agreed to hear the matter. A day earlier the Supreme Court had declined an urgent hearing on a plea which sought a stay and review …

SC/ST Atrocities Act: Day after Bharat Bandh, SC agrees to 'open court' hearing at 2 pm on Centre's review plea
6 years, 11 months ago

SC/ST Atrocities Act: Day after Bharat Bandh, SC agrees to 'open court' hearing at 2 pm on Centre's review plea

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Centre’s review petition in an open court against the top court’s earlier judgment on the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Prevention of Atrocities Act. According to latest reports, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear Centre’s review petition in open court against the top court’s earlier judgment on the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Prevention of Atrocities …

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

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

India TV News  

SC/ST Act ruling: Supreme Court refuses to stay order, denies any dilution The Supreme Court is holding an open-court hearing on the review petition filed by the Centre, challenging its order banning automatic arrest and registration of cases for alleged harassment of SCs and STs. The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to keep in abeyance its March 20 order on …

SC/ST Act: Data shows weak implementation, says Centre
6 years, 11 months ago

SC/ST Act: Data shows weak implementation, says Centre

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union government on Monday moved the apex court seeking review of the recent verdict that arrest is not mandatory under the SC/ST Atrocities Prevention Act and the accused is entitled for anticipatory bail. In the given situation of continuing offences against members of SC/STs it would be more significant and meaningful to affirm the object of the …

SC declines urgent hearing on plea seeking review of verdict on SC/ST Act
6 years, 11 months ago

SC declines urgent hearing on plea seeking review of verdict on SC/ST Act

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday declined an urgent hearing on a plea which sought a stay and review of its recent verdict on SC/ST Act by which certain safeguards were put in place on automatic arrest of individuals. Advocate Manoj Gaurkella, appearing for the employees federation said that the recent verdict passed by the apex court on March 20 was …

SC/ST Act and the controversy over Supreme Court order: All you need to know
6 years, 11 months ago

SC/ST Act and the controversy over Supreme Court order: All you need to know

India TV News  

Many organisations, especially those claiming to represent the Dalit community, are observing "Bharat Bandh" across the country today. The "Bharat Bandh" has been called against the Supreme Court ruling diluting some of the stringent provisions of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act. However, expressing concern over the misuse of the SC/ST Act, the Supreme Court on March 20 …

Centre files review petition in Supreme Court against SC/ST Act ruling, seeks open-court hearing on matter
6 years, 11 months ago

Centre files review petition in Supreme Court against SC/ST Act ruling, seeks open-court hearing on matter

Firstpost  

The Centre formally filed its review petition in the Supreme Court against the SC/ST Act ruling, in which it will seek a review of the recent judgment by which safeguards were put on arrest under SC/ST Act The Centre on Monday formally filed its review petition in the Supreme Court against the apex court’s ruling on the Scheduled Caste and …

Centre Files Review Plea Against Judgment Which "Diluted" SC/ST Act
6 years, 11 months ago

Centre Files Review Plea Against Judgment Which "Diluted" SC/ST Act

Live Law  

The Centre today filed in the Supreme Court a review petition against the March 20 judgment of a two-judge bench which 'diluted" the SC/ST Act by laying down stringent ‘safeguards’ before registering a case under it and banned automatic arrests.Sources said the petition filed by the Ministry of Social Justice and empowerment argues that the March 20 judgment. The Centre …

SC/ST Act: Govt to file review petition against apex court judgement diluting some stringent provisions
6 years, 11 months ago

SC/ST Act: Govt to file review petition against apex court judgement diluting some stringent provisions

India TV News  

The Union Government on Friday decided to file a review petition in the Supreme Court against the apex court's recent judgement that laid down stringent safeguards for registering a case under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989. On Thursday, Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had also said that the government was mulling to file a review …

Modi govt to file review petition against Supreme Court order preventing misuse of SC/ST act
7 years ago

Modi govt to file review petition against Supreme Court order preventing misuse of SC/ST act

Op India  

The Ravi Shankar Prasad led law ministry on Wednesday approved the filing of a review petition against the recent Supreme Court verdict regarding the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes Act. As per the 20th March verdict, a Supreme Court bench had issued directions to prevent the misuse of this act. The Supreme Court bench had made these observations while hearing …

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