Asmathunnisa Vs. State of A.P. & another
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Head Note
The Scheduled Castes and The Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act,1989 - Section 3 (1) , The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 - Section 482
Offences of atrocities - CrPC, 1973 - Section 482 - Petition - dismissed - Appeal - Public must view the person being insulted - He must be present - No offence on allegations under - Gets attracted if the person is not present - If allegations set out in complaint do not constitute offence - Cognizance has been taken by Magistrate - Sit is up to High Court - Quash the same in exercise of its inherent power under section 482 - Judgment of High Court set aside - Complaint quashed - Appeal allowed.
Topic(s)-Offences of atrocities
Important Decision(s)- SCST Act - Public must view the person being insulted - He must be present - No offence made out.