Caste-Based Abuse Over Phone Does Not Attract SC/ST Act: Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court ruled that caste-based abuse made over a phone call does not attract the SC/ST Act. The decision came while hearing Nurul Aras’ anticipatory bail plea under Section 482, seeking protection from FIR charges.

Jharkhand HC: No Coercive Actions Against BJP Leaders Post-Secretariat March

The Jharkhand High Court has issued a directive preventing coercive actions against BJP leaders following their secretariat march. The court ordered the government to submit an affidavit and set the next hearing for May 8. This decision comes after BJP leaders faced charges for violating prohibitory orders during a clash with police last year.