SC/ST Act Allegations Must Show Clear Caste Link: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR against Ranjit Kaur, Associate Professor at Lakshmibai College, under the SC/ST Act and IPC provisions. The Court held caste allegations were a “belated addition” to an administrative dispute, lacking specificity to constitute offences under the special law.

Caste Assigned at Birth Remains Unchanged Even After Conversion or Marriage: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court held caste by birth remains unchanged despite conversion or marriage, while dismissing an appeal against summons under the SC/ST Act from an Aligarh special court. Justice Anil Kumar-X ruled religion may change, but caste endures.