January 30, 2019 12:29 PM

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SC once again refuses to stay amendments to SC/ST Act

The Supreme Court once again refused to stay amendments to the SC/ST Act that restored the no anticipatory bail provision.<br />''The court said today that all matters including the Centre's review petition will be heard on February 19th.<br />''<br />''A bench headed by Justice UU Lalit said the issue requires hearing in detail and it will be appropriate if all matters are heard on February 19th.<br />''<br />''The bench refused to stay the amendments to the SC/ST Act after senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for one of the petitioners who had challenged the changes made to the Act, sought an immediate stay on it.<br />''<br />''The apex court had said on January 25th that it will consider listing the Centre's review and petitions challenging the amendments to the SC/ ST Act 2018, together before an appropriate bench.<br />''<br />

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