bail without S. 15-A(3) SCST Act notice
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Even to decide whether offences under the SC/ST Act are attracted, the courts cannot proceed unilaterally without issuing notice under Section 15-A(3). The Special Judge thoughtlessly granted bail in a case of mob lynching without ensuring a mandatory hearing to the victim’s dependent, which amounted to a serious lapse.”

charges under SCST Act
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Just because the witnesses’ statements do not disclose any overt act, that by itself would not be a ground to discharge the accused as law does not insist plenty of witnesses to prove an offence and the evidence of a solitary wholly reliable witness would suffice the purpose.”

Umesh Pal murder
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The brutal killing of three persons, including two security guards, in broad daylight with firearms and explosives has shaken public confidence and created terror in society”

SCST Act cannot preclude bank's mortgage right
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes issued summons to MD and CEO of Axis Bank Ltd. to appear ‘in person’ in complaint regarding alleged commission of atrocities against Respondent 2.

Madhya Pradesh High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Madhya Pradesh High Court warned the appellants of consequences, including contempt of court, for non-compliance with the directions.