National Campaign On D.H. Rights & Ors vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the non-implementation of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, emphasizing the need for immediate action by the Respondents to establish special officers, nodal officers, and protection cells as mandated by the Act. The Court held that the Respondents must ensure timely registration of FIRs, proper investigations, and the establishment of Special Courts to expedite justice for victims of caste atrocities. The Court directed various measures to enhance accountability and efficiency in handling cases under the Act, thereby reinforcing the legal protections for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.