34 Yrs On, Rajasthan HC Sets Aside Rape Conviction Citing Failure To Conduct Test Identification Parade, Asks State To Properly Instruct IOs

The Orissa High Court addressed the case of a tribal family facing social boycott due to their death ritual practices. The Court ruled that such social ostracism was unlawful and ordered that steps be taken to ensure the family’s social and economic rights were protected. The decision reinforced the principle of non-discrimination and the protection of tribal rights. It also highlighted the need to prevent the practice of social boycotts, particularly when they stem from traditional customs that infringe upon the fundamental rights of individuals or families, as per the Constitution.