News Update… Supreme Court: Police Attempt to Reconcile Dispute Cannot Prevent Registration of FIR for Criminal Acts; Cancels Anticipatory Bail Granted by Punjab & Haryana High Court 15 Mar 2026 The Supreme Court has held that the mere attempt by the police to reconcile a dispute between clashing groups cannot prevent them from taking cognizance of criminal acts and registering…
News Update Punjab & Haryana High Court: POCSO Act Supersedes SC/ST Act in Conflicting Provisions 15 Dec 2024 The Punjab and Haryana High Court reiterated that in instances where the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act conflict with those of the Scheduled Castes…
News Update Rajasthan High Court Quashes Complaint Against Shilpa Shetty in SC/ST Act Case 21 Nov 2024 The Rajasthan High Court has quashed a complaint filed against actress Shilpa Shetty under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly using the word "Bhangi" in a 2013 television…