Read | What is the controversy over the SC/ST Act? The submissions come against the backdrop of Dalit protests in the wake of the order, which was perceived to be a dilution of the SC/ST Act, a law meant to protect marginalised communities from abuse and discrimination. “...the Court declares the ‘role of this court travels beyond merely dispute settling, and directions can certainly be issued which are not directly in conflict with a valid stature. Power to declare law carries with it, within the limits of duty, to make law when none exists,’” read the AG’s submissions, reminding the bench that the top court has itself upheld the validity of SC/ST law. Reliance on English judgements by the court was “misapplied” because England has no written constitution, Venugopal said.

Source: Hindustan Times April 12, 2018 08:28 UTC