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    Kerala High Court quashes case under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act over a photograph with the National Flag shown saffron down by mistake
    Justice A. Badharudeen held that intention is essential under the Act, and that a private WhatsApp group with many members is a place within public view.
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    Accidental Saffron-Down Flag Photo Not An Offence: Kerala High Court Quashes Case Over WhatsApp Group Post

    The Kerala High Court has quashed a case under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act against a man who shared a photo holding the National Flag with the saffron colour facing down, holding that intention is essential and that a mistake is no offence, while ruling that a private WhatsApp group with many members is a place within public view.

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    “Caste Abuse Must Occur In Public View”: Supreme Court Quashes SC/ST Act Charges Over Private Residence Incident
    “Caste Abuse Must Occur In Public View”: Supreme Court Quashes SC/ST Act Charges Over Private Residence Incident
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    “Caste Abuse Must Occur In Public View”: Supreme Court Quashes SC/ST Act Charges Over Private Residence Incident

    The Supreme Court of India held that caste-based abuses inside a private residence, away from public view, would not attract offences under the SC/ST Act, ruling that alleged insults under Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(1)(s) must occur at “a place within public view.”

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

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    Should ‘Creamy Layer’ Apply to SC/ST Quota? Supreme Court Issues Notice on Major Reservation Challenge
    Should ‘Creamy Layer’ Apply to SC/ST Quota? Supreme Court Issues Notice on Major Reservation Challenge
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    Supreme Court Quashes SC/ST Act Charge: “Abuse Inside Home Not Within Public View”

    The Supreme Court has ruled that caste-based abuse made inside a private residence does not qualify as an offence under the SC/ST Act, emphasizing the mandatory requirement of “public view” in such cases. The judgment partially sets aside a 2025 High Court order.

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