Scope of SC/ST Act extends across country, not just in state where person is recognized as SC/ST: Bombay High Court

The Court noted that a person's caste-identity is difficult to shake off, regardless of whether he changes cities or professions.
Justice Bharati Dangre, Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice NJ Jamadar
Justice Bharati Dangre, Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice NJ Jamadar
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The Bombay High Court has held that the protection granted to a person belonging to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act (SC/ST Act), as notified in a particular state or union territory, will extend to the whole country. [Sanjay Katkar v. State of Maharashtra]

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