SC/ST Act Alone Can't Automatically Block Pre-Arrest Bail: Supreme Court
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Summary
The court said it remains the duty of courts to determine, prima facie, whether an offence under the SC/ST Act is actually made out before denying anticipatory bail.
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Type Legislation
Source NDTV - India
Published Monday, 11 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
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Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right