Verdict on SC/ST Act has diluted law resulting in "great damage" to country: Centre to SC

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Apr 12 2018 | 5:45 PM IST

Days after nationwide protests on the issue, the Centre today sought a review of the Supreme Court verdict on the SC/ST Act, saying it has "diluted" its stringent provisions, resulting in "great damage" to the country by causing anger and a sense of disharmony among the people.

In written submissions in support of its review petition against the March 20 verdict, the government categorically said "the confusion created by this judgment may have to be corrected by reviewing the judgment and recalling the directions issued by this Hon'ble Court."

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First Published: Apr 12 2018 | 5:45 PM IST

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