Allahabad High Court Clarifies SC/ST Act’s Applicability in Private Spaces

In a landmark ruling, the Allahabad High Court has made a significant observation regarding the applicability of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (SC/ST Act) in instances of caste-based verbal abuse occurring within private premises. The judgment, delivered by Justice Suneet Kumar, provides a nuanced interpretation of the Act’s scope, […]