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Rajasthan HC finds no caste intent in words like ‘Bhangi’, ‘Neech’, ‘Bhikhari’, ‘Mangani’, drops SC/ST Act charges
Absence of ‘public view’ and caste intent cited as reasons for dismissal of SC/ST charges by Rajasthan High Court in 2011 encroachment dispute, raising concerns over dilution of SC/ST Act’s purpose
Trader, 4 aides booked for beating a Dalit student to death a year ago: UP
The delayed police action followed a judicial order, justice was pursued by mother of the victim. Surja Devi
Do not file FIR on “third party” complaint under SC/ST Act, without approval: Punjab & Haryana HC
The court issued a direction to the Punjab DGP to instruct all districts that approval of District Attorney should be sought before filing such complaints on the instance of third parties
All insults not necessarily an offence under SC/ST Act: SC
The top court said that the accuser being a SC/ST member is not enough to establish a SC/ST Act offence
UP Police book FIR against senior journalist, under multiple sections including SC/ST act
Image Courtesy:scroll.inA First Information Report (FIR) has been filed...
Only 3 Special Courts in Maharashtra under SC/ST Act
In the winter session of Parliament, many pertinent questions relating to Dalits and Adivasis are being asked. Two such questions were put forth on November 19 and 21 in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, respectively.
SC/ST Act dilution row: Apex court allows review of previous judgement
In a shot in the arm for rights of...