Allahabad HC: Calling Someone By Profession Not SC/ST Act Offence Without Insult Intent

• Allahabad High Court ruled that merely addressing someone by their profession is not an offense under the SC/ST Act.
• The ruling applies unless deliberate intent to insult a member of the SC/ST community is established.
• The observation came in the 'Dhobin' case, where a washerwoman complained of mistreatment over wage demands.
• HC quashed summoning orders under Sections 3(1)(d) and 3(1)(dh) of the SC/ST Act.
• Proceedings under Sections 323, 504, and 506 of the BNS will continue.