SC rules casteist slur in closed room not offence in public view under SC/ST Act
- The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled a casteist slur inside a closed room is not an offence in public view.
- Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta quashed proceedings against a school manager under the SC/ST Act.
- The court said an incident within four walls with no public present cannot be deemed public view.
- School teachers confirmed the altercation but none heard the slurs, though other IPC cases will continue.
Source: ndtv.com
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