'SC/ST Act is frequently misused and works against a merit-based system': Dr. A.P. Singh| Capital TV
Supreme Court advocate Dr. A.P. Singh has sparked a major debate by demanding the complete rollback of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. During a recent public interaction on Capital TV, Singh claimed that the legislation is frequently misused for personal vendettas and creates hurdles for a merit-based social system. He asserted that the law has deviated from its original objective of protecting marginalized communities and now causes friction in society. The advocate urged the central government to reconsider the statute and remove it entirely. This statement has drawn significant attention from various legal experts, activists, and citizens, triggering diverse reactions regarding the protection of vulnerable groups versus the prevention of alleged legal misuse.
Supreme Court advocate Dr. A.P. Singh has publicly demanded the complete rollback and removal of the SC/ST Act, arguing that the legislation is frequently misused and works against a merit-based system. He has argued in various legal contexts, including high-profile matters like the Hathras case, that provisions of the SC/ST Act can be applied to target or malign upper-caste communities.
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