[S. 53A CrPC] Failure To Medically Examine Rape Accused Immediately After Arrest Raises Doubts On Manner Of Investigation: Patna High Court

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to consider extending the benefits of schemes meant for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes to Below Poverty Line cardholders. The court emphasized that BPL cardholders facing similar economic challenges should not be deprived of these benefits merely due to technicalities. The PIL highlighted discrepancies where BPL cardholders were excluded from schemes despite qualifying socio-economic criteria. The court's directive aims to ensure equitable distribution of welfare schemes among economically disadvantaged groups.