The Karnataka High Court has held that where the offences punishable under the provisions of two special enactments viz, the Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and POCSO Act.
Statutory bodies meant to protect vulnerable communities in India have failed to provide adequate support in cases of sexual assault and violence in Manipur
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday dismissed a revision application to quash criminal proceedings against the petitioners, who were charged under various sections of the IPC and Scheduled Castes and.
Every little action that causes annoyance cannot be interpreted as an offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act unless it was intentional, the Madras High Court held.