Vegraj Singh and another vs State of Uttar Pradesh

Similar Cases

Closed

State vs. Four accused — Hathras rape and murder case

A 19-year-old Dalit woman was allegedly gang-raped and murdered in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh in September 2020. The CBI filed a chargesheet in December 2020 against four accused persons. In March 2023, an SC/ST court acquitted three of the four accused; one was convicted of culpable homicide, and gang-rape charges were dropped against all accused.

Uttar Pradesh12 sources

4 days ago0 Watching

On trial

State vs Swatantra Bhardwaj — Jantar Mantar protest assault case

An alleged assault occurred during a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on June 23, 2026, in which student activist Nishu Aazad's father, Sanjay Kumar, was reportedly attacked. Viral influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was booked initially for voluntarily causing hurt and wrongful restraint. The Delhi Police subsequently altered the FIR to add charges of attempt to murder, voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons, and provisions under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Delhi12 sources

3 days ago0 Watching

Under investigation

State of Jharkhand vs Five Accused — Ranchi Dalit woman assault case

A case has been registered against five individuals, including four members of a single family, following allegations of assaulting a Dalit woman and preventing her from accessing a public well in Ranchi. The victim, identified as Manju Choudhary, filed a formal police complaint regarding the incident.

Jharkhand2 sources

3 days ago0 Watching

Judgment21 Aug 2026

Allahabad High Court reaffirms legal stance on SC/ST Act usage

The Allahabad High Court quashed a summon order issued by a Bareilly court against Vegraj Singh and another, holding that the mere invocation of a caste name without the requisite intent to humiliate does not satisfy the requirements of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The court canceled a legal order requiring two men to appear for a hearing.
Who:: The Allahabad High Court is the court, while Vegraj Singh and another person are the accused.
When:: Reported on 21 Aug 2026.
Where:: The legal dispute originated in a court in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, and was decided by the Allahabad High Court.
Why:: The court decided that simply saying a caste name without the intent to insult does not break the law.
What it means:: The order for the men to appear in court is canceled because the requirements for the law were not met.

Hindustan Times

News21 Aug 2026

Use of caste name without intent to humiliate does not attract SC/ST Act: Allahabad HC

Allowing a criminal appeal filed by Vegraj Singh and another, Justice Santosh Rai quashed a Bareilly court's summon order.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The court canceled an order requiring two men to appear for a legal hearing.
Who:: Vegraj Singh and another are the accused. The State of Uttar Pradesh is the opposing party. Justice Santosh Rai is the judge at the Allahabad High Court. A court in Bareilly issued the original order.
When:: Reported on 21 Aug 2026.
Where:: Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, and the Allahabad High Court.
Why:: The court decided that using a caste name without the intention to insult someone does not violate the SC/ST Act.
What it means:: The summons order to appear in court is cancelled.

The New Indian Express

Hearing13 Aug 2026

Background details on Vegraj Singh and Another vs State of U.P.

Legal documentation confirms Vegraj is the father and Daulat is the brother of the main accused, Himmat Singh, in the case concerning allegations under the SC/ST Act.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The court held a hearing to review details about the relatives of the main accused.
Who:: Vegraj Singh is the father and Daulat is the brother of the main accused, Himmat Singh. The State of Uttar Pradesh is involved in the case at the Allahabad High Court.
When:: Reported on 13 Aug 2026.
Where:: Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: The documentation confirms the family relationship of the accused in a case involving allegations under the SC/ST Act, which protects marginalized groups from discrimination and violence.
What it means:: The court now has official records identifying the family ties of the accused for the case.

Indian Kanoon

Vegraj Singh and another vs State of Uttar Pradesh

Case details

Updates

Similar Cases

State vs. Four accused — Hathras rape and murder case

State vs Swatantra Bhardwaj — Jantar Mantar protest assault case

State of Jharkhand vs Five Accused — Ranchi Dalit woman assault case

State of Uttar Pradesh vs Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla — Saurabh Rajput murder case

Dr. Rajneesh Singh vs Union of India — Taj Mahal history petition

State vs Muskan — Meerut blue drum murder case

Discussion

Allahabad High Court reaffirms legal stance on SC/ST Act usage

Use of caste name without intent to humiliate does not attract SC/ST Act: Allahabad HC

Background details on Vegraj Singh and Another vs State of U.P.