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Tuesday (October 1): The Supreme Court today has recalled its direction in the March 20, 2018 verdict which had virtually diluted provisions of arrest under the SC/ST Act.
A Bench comprises of Justices Arun Mishra, M.R. Shah and B.R. Gavai said the struggle of SC/ST people for equality is still not over in the country.
“SC/ST people still face untouchability, abuse and are being socially outcast,” bench said.
The apex court further said the Constitution provides for protection of SC/ST people under Article 15 but they still face social abuse and discrimination.
Dealing with the misuse of provisions of SC/ST Act and lodging of false cases, the Bench said it is not due to the caste system but due to human failure.
