SC amends its 2018 directions on SC/ST Act

"Constitution provides for protection of SC/ST people under Article 15 but they still face social abuse and discrimination." - bench.

"SC/ST people still face untouchability, abuse and are being socially outcast." - SC.
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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.

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