Caste-Based Insult In Backyard Of Private House Not "Within Public View", No Offence Under S.3 SC/ST Act : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India ruled that an insult based on caste, when occurring in the private confines of a house and not within public view, does not constitute an offense under the SC/ST Act. The case involved a caste-based insult that took place in a private backyard, not in a public space. The Court clarified that the offense under the SC/ST Act requires the insult to be made in a public place or in a manner that is accessible to the public. This ruling highlights the importance of the context in which caste-based offenses occur, limiting the application of the Act to specific public situations.