👉 Normally, anticipatory bail means protection from arrest before it happens.
👉 But, under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, anticipatory bail is barred – courts generally cannot grant it.
👉 Exception: In extraordinary cases, where the complaint seems false, mala fide, or politically motivated, the High Court or Supreme Court may still consider it.
👉 Important Case: Prathvi Raj Chauhan vs. Union of India (2020) – The Supreme Court clarified that anticipatory bail can be granted only in rare situations.
⚖️ Key Point: Regular anticipatory bail is not available under SC/ST Act, but higher courts may allow it if misuse of law is proved.
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- Background: Law-themed (court gavel, balance of justice, or Constitution background).
- Main Text on Image:
- Title: “Anticipatory Bail under SC/ST Act”
- Highlights:
- ❌ Generally Barred
- ✅ Allowed only in rare & false cases
- Small footer: “Prathvi Raj Chauhan vs. Union of India, 2020”