Supreme Court Clarifies: Conviction Under SC/ST Act Requires Modesty Offense Committed on Caste Grounds

In a significant ruling by the Supreme Court of India, Justice Mehta delivered a judgment on Criminal Appeal No(s). 6367 of 2023, arising out of Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No(s). 6367 of 2023, tackling a case under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (hereinafter referred to as 'SC/ST Act'). Title: SC/ST Act Judgment: Accused Acquitted in Landmark Decision Overview: The case involved DASHRATH SAHU (the…