#caste-based atrocity

The Allahabad High Court granted bail to an accused under the SC/ST Act after finding the prosecution’s case weakened by a two-month delay in producing the medical report, casting doubt on the timing and credibility of the alleged assault. This ruling reinforces that procedural lapses in evidence collection can negate the presumption of guilt under the Act, especially where no clear caste-based motive is established and the accused has no prior record.

Jharkhand High Court quashes SC/ST Act proceedings where assault arose from land dispute, not caste identity, clarifying that mere abuse does not trigger the Act without caste-based intent.