In a landmark decision, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that if a criminal case under the SC-ST Act is quashed on the basis of compromise, the victim must return the government’s financial assistance. The Single Judge Bench of Justice Rahul Chaturvedi said: when there is settlement between the parties, there is no threat for
SC-ST Act: Victim Must Return Compensation Amount to State Govt For a Valid Compromise With Accused, Rules Allahabad HC
