SC/ST Act Being Misused For Financial Gains: Allahabad HC Bats For Pre-FIR Assessment Of Credibility Of Complaints

The Allahabad High Court highlighted the misuse of the SC/ST Act for financial gains, directing a pre-FIR (First Information Report) credibility assessment for such complaints. The court noted that some individuals file false cases under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to extort money or achieve personal goals. This ruling aims to safeguard the integrity of the law while preventing its misuse. The court emphasized that investigations must focus on the genuine nature of complaints to ensure justice for both sides.