SC ST Act News
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the pleas challenging the Scheduled Castes/Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2018. The Supreme Court made it clear that there is no change in the immediate arrest and anticipatory bail provision for a person accused of atrocities against SC / ST.
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the pleas challenging the Scheduled Castes/Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2018. The Supreme Court made it clear that there is no change in the immediate arrest and anticipatory bail provision for a person accused of atrocities against SC / ST.
Prohibitory orders have been imposed under Section 144 in sensitive areas.
Hitting out at the Congress, Amit Shah said that the way the party treats Dalits is patronising and condescending.
The Bharat Bandh has been called by anti-reservation groups against caste-based reservations.
This comes even as the central government has filed a review petition against alleged dilution of SC/ST Act by the Supreme Court.
Parochial and knee-jerk reactions from the political class and intellectuals have left no room for meaningful interface and dialogue over the Supreme Court's order on the SC/ST Act.
The SC has pulled a balancing act before with empowering laws. It needs only to look at dowry if it wants to ensure justice with the SC/ST Act.
Rahul Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi questioning the decision to withdraw the guidelines issued for journalists to control 'fake news'.
Those agitating on streets may not have even read our judgment, added the top court
Amit Shah said that the support of PM Narendra Modi and the BJP towards minorities in unwavering.
Reports of chaotic protests on Monday emerged from Bihar, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Odisha.
As many as 4000 police personnel along with one company of Rapid Action Force will be deployed on Monday and strict action will be taken against those who indulge in violence.
The bandh call was given by Dalit group Sanvidhaan Bachao Sangharash Committee, and later joined by other groups.
Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government has taken note of the Supreme Court judgement about laying down new norms about the SC/ST Act.
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