Relief Denied to Police Constable Accused under SC/ST Act for Allegedly Refusing to Marry Dalit Woman on Grounds of Caste: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court recently dealt with an anticipatory bail plea filed by Bhagwantraya Basantaraya Biradar, a police constable accused of refusing to accept as his wife a woman after having repeated physical relations with her following a symbolic marriage ceremony. The case came before the High Court after the Tumakuru Sessions Court rejected his request for anticipatory bail. Allegations Made By The Complainant The complainant, who is also a…