Congress appeals to Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai to take strict action against judges accused of caste discrimination. Party highlights disturbing bail conditions and rising crimes against Dalits and tribals across India.
The Allahabad High Court ordered that proceedings under the SC\ST Act can be quashed using Section 482 of the CrPC if they involve an abuse of the legal process. The court emphasized that such powers should be exercised cautiously. This decision highlights the balance between safeguarding rights and preventing misuse of legal provisions. It reinforces the judiciary’s role in upholding fairness and justice.
The Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) Today (Dec 4) withdrew its plea filed before the Allahabad High Court seeking an independent probe into the alleged police firing and atrocities in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal. The communal clashes took place in Sambhal following a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid.
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A court in Koppal sentenced 101 individuals to life imprisonment for the 2014 arson attack on Dalit hutments, marking one of the largest mass convictions for caste-based violence in India. This ruling underscores the judiciary’s commitment to accountability and strengthens protections for marginalized communities against discrimination and violence.