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, […]

Kerala High Court Denies Sentence Suspension for 12 in Madhu Lynching Case, Grants Relief to One Accused

In a pivotal judgment, the Kerala High Court has made a significant decision regarding the suspension of sentences in the infamous Madhu lynching case. Madhu, a mentally challenged tribal youth, was brutally beaten to death in Palakkad’s Attapady in February 2018, after being accused of stealing rice from a grocery shop. Also read- Kerala High […]