‘SC/ST Act Misused; Fraud Upon State’: Accused Fined ₹5 Lakh for Manipulating Victim; Refund of Compensation Ordered: Allahabad High Court
In a significant order, the Allahabad High Court has taken a strong stand against the misuse of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, highlighting what it described as a “serious abuse” of the law and a “gross misuse” of its benevolent provisions. The court, while hearing a criminal appeal, found that both the alleged victims and the accused were involved in manipulating the justice process…
