Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, commonly known as the SC/ST Act, cannot be invoked merely because a complainant belongs…
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New Delhi: The Centre has proposed a significant increase in financial compensation for victims of atrocities against Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), with the maximum assistance potentially rising from ₹8.25…
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Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that the use of an alleged caste-based slur during a private telephone conversation does not amount to an offence under the Scheduled Castes…
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New Delhi: The Union Government has released over ₹1,423 crore in central assistance to States and Union Territories between 2022-23 and 2024-25 to support the implementation of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled…
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Patna: A case of alleged identity fraud and misuse of welfare provisions has come to light in Bihar’s Darbhanga district, where a man is accused of obtaining a fake Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe…
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Nainital: The Uttarakhand High Court has set aside a Sessions Court order that directed the registration of a FIR against two police officers under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of…
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New Delhi: In a significant judgment that underscores the importance of judicial scrutiny and procedural fairness, the Supreme Court has quashed charges framed against Dr. Anand Rai under Sections 3(2)(v) and 3(2)(va)…
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