Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Kerala Man Booked under SC/ST Act for Using Word “Bastard”

The Supreme Court ruled that the word “bastard” is not a caste-based slur, criticizing police for wrongly invoking the SC/ST Act. The Court granted anticipatory bail, noting no caste insult was mentioned in the FIR.

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection from Arrest to Two Journalists Facing Custodial Violence and Caste Abuse in MP

While hearing the petition, the Supreme Court declined to go into the full details of the matter but allowed the petitioners to seek relief before the Madhya Pradesh High Court. New Delhi, June 9th – The Supreme Court of India has granted interim protection from arrest to two Madhya Pradesh-based journalists who have alleged custodial […]

Supreme Court Denies Relief to Journalists Alleging Police Torture and Caste Abuse: “Suppose You Commit Murder, Can We Protect You?”

Supreme Court Today (June 4) refused urgent protection to two journalists from Madhya Pradesh who claimed police violence and caste discrimination. The Court said it needs more clarity on the charges before giving relief.