Compensation and Rehabilitation — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights v. Union of India

2016

This landmark judgment established the principle that compensation under the SC/ST Act is not merely discretionary relief but a legal right of victims. The Court emphasized that…

Pradeep Kumar Biswas v. Indian Institute of Chemical Biology

2022

This recent judgment emphasized that compensation amounts must be 'just and adequate' considering current socio-economic conditions. The Court directed states to periodically…

Indra Sawhney v. Union of India

1992

While primarily known for reservation policy, this judgment also established important principles regarding state obligation to protect SC/ST communities. The Court emphasized…