SC Stays Proceedings Against Salman Under SC/ST Act For Alleged Comments Against Valmiki Community; Notice On Quashing FIR

In a relief to Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, the Supreme Court today stayed "further proceedings, including investigation" in cases filed against him under the SC/ST Act in Rajasthan and three other states for alleged offensive remarks against the Valmiki community.A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justices A M Khanwilkar, and D Y Chandrachud also issued a notice to Rajasthan government...