Bombay HC: Scope of SC-ST not limited to person’s native state

Bombay High Court: Protection Under SC/ST Act Extends Beyond State Boundaries The Bombay High Court, in a landmark judgment, has clarified that the protection accorded to members of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, is not confined to the states where they […]

POCSO ACT: Bombay HC Concerns Increasing Cases Involving Minors In Romantic Relationships

The Bombay High Court has expressed concern over the increasing number of criminal cases involving minors in consensual sexual relationships. The court has called for a shift from a punitive approach towards adolescents’ sexuality to one that enables access to sexual and reproductive health services. Justice Bharti Dangre, in her observations, emphasized the need to […]