Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Allahabad HC Dismisses Appeal on SC/ST Act Case
The Allahabad High Court recently dismissed an appeal from four men who were accused of cheating and caste-based abuses.
The complainant, a member of a Scheduled Caste, alleged that she paid Rs 80,000 for a visa and job in Qatar, but the visa was unusable and she was abused when she asked for her money back.
The trial court refused to drop the case, and the High Court agreed, saying the trial should continue and be completed within six months.
The High Court also noted that the trial court had properly examined the evidence and that the public prosecutor's request to withdraw the case lacked independent reasoning.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed an appeal challenging a trial court order that rejected an application for withdrawal of a case under the SC/ST Act and other offenses.
The complainant alleged she paid Rs 80,000 for a visa and job in Qatar, received an unusable visa, and faced caste-based abuses when demanding a refund.
The trial court found serious allegations of cheating and caste-based insults, supported by evidence, and rejected the withdrawal application.
The High Court agreed with the trial court, stating that the withdrawal application lacked independent reasoning and that the trial should proceed.
The High Court directed the trial court to conclude the proceedings within six months without unnecessary adjournments.
- Who
- Chhote Lal Kushwaha and three others (accused), a complainant (victim)
- What
- Allahabad High Court dismissed an appeal challenging a trial court order that rejected an application for withdrawal of a case under the SC/ST Act and other offenses
- When
- The case dates back to 2020, and the appeal was filed in July 2024
- Where
- Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The trial court found serious allegations of cheating and caste-based insults, and the High Court agreed with this assessment
- Case Location
- Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh
- Accused
- Chhote Lal Kushwaha and three others
- Alleged Offenses
- Cheating, criminal intimidation, caste-based abuses, and SC/ST Act violations
- Complainant's Allegation
- Paid Rs 80,000 for visa and employment in Qatar, received unusable visa, and faced caste-based abuses
- Trial Court Order
- Rejected application for withdrawal of prosecution
- High Court Decision
- Dismissed the appeal, found no illegality in the trial court's order
- Expected Trial Conclusion
- Within six months
