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    “Not All ‘Insults’ or Intimidating Comments Directed at a Person From SC/ST Community Automatically Qualify as Offence Under SC/ST Protection Law”: Supreme Court

    On Friday(23rd August), The Supreme Court of India clarified that not all insults or intimidating comments against SC/ST individuals automatically qualify as offenses under the SC/ST Act. This ruling came while granting anticipatory bail to Shajan Skaria, who faced charges under the Act for allegedly posting a derogatory video targeting a Kerala MLA from a Scheduled Caste community.

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    Allahabad High Court: Public View Required for Offenses Under SC/ST Act
    Allahabad High Court: Public View Required for Offenses Under SC/ST Act
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    Allahabad High Court: Public View Required for Offenses Under SC/ST Act

    The Allahabad High Court ruled that an offense under the SC/ST Act must occur in public view to be established. The court quashed proceedings for an offense committed in a private residence, emphasizing that intentional insult or intimidation causing humiliation must be in public view. This ruling is significant in fighting caste-based violence and discrimination in India.

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