Case Law Analysis
|Kerala High Court
Section 18 SC/ST (POA) Act | Prima Facie Caste-Based Abuse Triggers Absolute Bar on Anticipatory Bail: Kerala HC
Kerala High Court reaffirms that even prima facie allegations of caste-based abuse or threats under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act invoke the statutory bar on anticipatory bail, leaving accused with no recourse until trial. The ruling underscores the Act's zero-tolerance approach to caste atrocities, prioritizing victim protection over accused liberty.