NSCA to move SC against "weakening" of SC/ST Act: Kainth

The National Scheduled Castes Alliance, a socio-political organisation, today announced that it would file a special leave petition in the Supreme Court against its recent order "weakening" the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

The alliance welcomed the collective decision taken by Punjab legislators against the apex court's verdict and called for a more proactive and united approach.

Noting that the act was being abused, the Supreme Court had last week laid down safeguards, including provisions for anticipatory bail, "preliminary enquiry" before registering a case, and prior sanction before arrest.

Paramjit Singh Kainth, the president of the alliance, said, "Though we welcome the decision of the Punjab Assembly...the government can't make such decisions just to appease the sentiments of the Scheduled Caste community."