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Bengaluru Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Former MP in SC/ST Act Remark Case
Nyaya Prep • Published • Updated • 3 min read
A Bengaluru Special Court granted anticipatory bail to former MP Prathap Simha in a case concerning an alleged caste-related remark about a blue shawl.
Key development
The former MP has pre-arrest protection subject to the conditions imposed by the Special Court.
The former MP has pre-arrest protection subject to the conditions imposed by the Special Court.
Background
The prosecution invoked provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The accused sought protection against arrest.
Legal issue and reasoning
The Sessions Judge found that the essential ingredients of the alleged offences were not prima facie disclosed on the material considered for bail. This threshold assessment is not a final acquittal or finding about the disputed statement.
Outcome and next step
The former MP has pre-arrest protection subject to the conditions imposed by the Special Court.
Bench: Judge K B Shivaprasad
Act: SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
Section: Sections 3(1)(r) and 3(1)(u)
Original report: LiveLaw
- SC/ST Act and Pre-Arrest Bail
- Legal News
- 9 October 2026