Why upper caste groups called for Bharat Bandh over SC/ST Act
6 years, 6 months ago

Why upper caste groups called for Bharat Bandh over SC/ST Act

India Today  

About 35 small upper-caste groups today called for a Bharat Bandh against the recent amendment approved by Parliament to overturn a Supreme Court judgment over the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Act. The protesters demanded restoration of the Supreme Court judgment that watered down the SC/ST Act that provided for mandatory arrest of an accused named under this law. On March 20 this year, the Supreme Court had found that the SC/ST Act was being grossly misused while hearing a case from Maharashtra. This sentiment led to mobilisation of nearly three dozen upper caste groups, which called for Bharat Bandh today.

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Mayawati slams government over Rajasthan HC's decision on SC-ST Act
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mayawati slams government over Rajasthan HC's decision on SC-ST Act

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR: In a sharp critique of the government, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has expressed discontent over the Rajasthan High Court's recent decision to exclude charges under the SC-ST Act in a case involving casteist slurs. The controversy arose following a judgment by the Rajasthan High Court, which ruled that the use of terms such as 'bhangi', 'neech', 'bhikari', and …

Patna SDM Lathi-charged By Cop During Bharat Bandh In Bihar
7 months, 1 week ago

Patna SDM Lathi-charged By Cop During Bharat Bandh In Bihar

News 18  

In a surprising turn of events, a Patna Police cop mistakenly hit the city’s Sub-Divisional Magistrate with his baton amid the chaos during the lathi charge against the protesters who stormed the roads and streets as a part of the Bharat Bandh on Wednesday. Rajeev Mishra, Senior Superintendent of Police, Patna said that the lathi charge was done to disperse …

Bharat Bandh: Jharkhand Bus Services Hit, Railway Blockade In Odisha As Protests Against SC Judgment Gain Pace
7 months, 1 week ago

Bharat Bandh: Jharkhand Bus Services Hit, Railway Blockade In Odisha As Protests Against SC Judgment Gain Pace

ABP News  

Bharat Bandh Today: A day-long Bharat Bandh has been called by some groups over community-based reservation. The 'Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti' are observing a day-long Bharat Bandh today to protest the Supreme Court's recent judgement on reservations. The 'Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti' are observing a day-long Bharat Bandh today to protest the Supreme Court's recent judgment on reservations. pic.twitter.com/vIdlGbxMbi — …

Vehicular Traffic Disrupted In Bihar Districts Due To Bharat Bandh Over SC-ST Reservation
7 months, 1 week ago

Vehicular Traffic Disrupted In Bihar Districts Due To Bharat Bandh Over SC-ST Reservation

News 18  

Vehicular traffic was briefly disrupted in parts of Bihar on Wednesday, as protestors put up blockades in support of the Bharat Bandh called by some groups over community-based reservation. #WATCH | Bihar: Police lathi-charge people in Patna as they stage protest in support of a day-long Bharat Bandh against the Supreme Court’s recent judgment on reservations. pic.twitter.com/5jEMQiagJJ— ANI August 21, …

Madhya Pradesh government directs authorities to ensure peaceful 'Bharat Bandh'
7 months, 1 week ago

Madhya Pradesh government directs authorities to ensure peaceful 'Bharat Bandh'

The Hindu  

The Madhya Pradesh Home Department has directed the Collectors and superintendents of police of all districts in the State to take necessary steps to maintain law and order situation during the day-long Bharat Bandh called by some groups over community-based reservation on Wednesday. In a circular issued on Tuesday night, the State Home Department directed the Collectors and SPs of …

Bharat Bandh: Protesters urge Centre to reject SC ruling, what are their other demands? Explained
7 months, 1 week ago

Bharat Bandh: Protesters urge Centre to reject SC ruling, what are their other demands? Explained

India TV News  

Bharat Bandh Latest Update: The National Confederation of Dalit and Adivasi Organisations has called for a day-long Bharat Bandh as a mark of protest against the recent Supreme Court ruling with relation to the sub-classification of the backward castes within the reservation system. The ‘Bharat Bandh’ call by the NACDAOR comes following the August 1 judgment of the Supreme Court …

Bharat Bandh today: Which key groups, political parties to join protest against SC's reservation ruling
7 months, 1 week ago

Bharat Bandh today: Which key groups, political parties to join protest against SC's reservation ruling

India TV News  

A nationwide bandh has been called today by Dalit and Adivasi organisations to protest the Supreme Court's ruling on implementing creamy layer and sub-quota within Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes reservations. Supreme Court's ruling on reservation The Supreme Court recently ruled that states can create sub-categories within SC and ST reservations, allowing the most marginalised groups within these categories to …

'Bharat Bandh' Contained with Effect; No Trouble Reported from Anywhere: UP Top Cop
2 years, 9 months ago

'Bharat Bandh' Contained with Effect; No Trouble Reported from Anywhere: UP Top Cop

News 18  

The Bharat Bandh’ call against the Agnipath’ scheme of the central government has had no impact in Uttar Pradesh and the situation in the state is fully under control, a senior police officer said here on Monday. “Bharat Bandh call was given on social media though no group had owned it, the police were on alert since morning having made …

Explained: Why there’s a call for a Bharat Bandh today?
2 years, 10 months ago

Explained: Why there’s a call for a Bharat Bandh today?

Firstpost  

The All India Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation and affiliated groups have called for a nationwide strike today to protest against the Centre for not conducting a caste-based census and over the issue of reservation for SC/ST/OBCs in the private sector The All India Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation has called for a Bharat Bandh today and there’s …

How Bharat Bandh called by protesting farmers fared in Punjab, Haryana
3 years, 6 months ago

How Bharat Bandh called by protesting farmers fared in Punjab, Haryana

India Today  

Farmers protesting against the central government's three new farm laws called for Bharat Bandh between 6 am and 4 pm on Monday. While the Bharat Bandh was observed in different parts of the country by various farmers' outfits, it was largely successful in the states of Punjab and Haryana. READ: Farmer dies during protest at Singhu border in Haryana, police …

ST Act was falsely used to harass people
4 years ago

ST Act was falsely used to harass people

Op India  

The anti-atrocities law was initially enacted with the laudable purpose of protecting persons hailing from the SC and ST community from any abuse or harassment over notions of caste supremacy. While reporting the incident, Falana Dhikana claimed that it had got in touch with the accused’s family which confessed to implicating the victim in a false case under the SC/ST …

The SC/ST Act- Reduced To Yet Another Footnote In The Quest For Social Justice?
4 years, 4 months ago

The SC/ST Act- Reduced To Yet Another Footnote In The Quest For Social Justice?

Live Law  

"A caste system gives us false comfort, makes us feel that the world is in order, that we automatically know the good guys from the bad guys." Towards the end of the movie we once again see an exchange of letter from between Siddharth and Geeta where Geeta, now living and working in the same village, informs Siddharth that yes …

Castiest Remarks Made Over The Phone Is not An Offence Under SC/ST Act : Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Order]
4 years, 10 months ago

Castiest Remarks Made Over The Phone Is not An Offence Under SC/ST Act : Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a casteist remark against a member of the Scheduled Caste community, which is made over a phone call, does not constitute an offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989. "Merely uttering such wrong words in the absence of any public view does not show any intention or mens …

SC/ST Act: Supreme Court recalls directions of March 2018 verdict
5 years, 6 months ago

SC/ST Act: Supreme Court recalls directions of March 2018 verdict

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday recalled its direction in the March 20, 2018 verdict which had virtually diluted provisions of arrest under the SC/ST Act. Indicating that it would pass certain directions to "bring in equality" as per provisions of the law, the top court had said people belonging to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes are subjected to "discrimination" and …

Bharat bandh today as tribal, Dalit groups protest against SC's 13 Feb eviction order, demand ordinance to protect rights
6 years ago

Bharat bandh today as tribal, Dalit groups protest against SC's 13 Feb eviction order, demand ordinance to protect rights

Firstpost  

Tribal and Dalit rights organisations have called for bharat bandh on Tuesday protesting against the 13 February Supreme Court order, which had directed at least 21 states to evict traditional forest and tribal dwellers whose claims over the forest land have been rejected by authorities. The Centre had rushed to the top court for a modification of the order saying …

Tribal groups to go ahead with Bharat bandh today despite SC stay on order directing eviction of 'illegal' forest-dwellers
6 years ago

Tribal groups to go ahead with Bharat bandh today despite SC stay on order directing eviction of 'illegal' forest-dwellers

Firstpost  

Tribal outfits across states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and north-east have called for a peaceful bandh. Tribal groups across the country called for a Bharat bandh on Tuesday to protest against the 13 February Supreme Court order directing 21 states to evict 11.8 lakh illegal forest and tribal dwellers, whose claims over the forest land …

Incidents of violence, vandalism and disruptions reported during Bharat Bandh
6 years, 6 months ago

Incidents of violence, vandalism and disruptions reported during Bharat Bandh

Op India  

The Congress party has called for a Bharat Bandh in protest of rising fuel prices across the country. According to reports, in Patna, the workers of Pappu Yadav’s Jan Adhikar Party have reportedly vandalised vehicles in the streets of Patna and have disrupted railways and roadways traffic in several locations. #Bihar pic.twitter.com/3SX1WRiPps — ANI September 10, 2018 Train transport has …

Bharat Bandh against SC/ST Act amendments an electoral conspiracy by BJP-RSS, says Mayawati
6 years, 6 months ago

Bharat Bandh against SC/ST Act amendments an electoral conspiracy by BJP-RSS, says Mayawati

Firstpost  

In a statement issued in New Delhi, she said the BJP is supporting such agitations to divert people’s attention from “burning” issues such as fuel price hike. New Delhi: BSP chief Mayawati on Friday dubbed the ‘Bharat Bandh’ called by some upper-caste OBC groups against the SC/ST Act as an “electoral conspiracy” of the Bharatiya Janata Party to divide people …

Bharat Bandh against SC/ST Act: Upper-caste protesters stop trains, block highways across North India
6 years, 6 months ago

Bharat Bandh against SC/ST Act: Upper-caste protesters stop trains, block highways across North India

Firstpost  

Two Bihar politicians, JD leader Shyam Rajak and Madhepura MP Rajesh Ranjan, faced angry mobs while travelling. Patna/Lucknow/Bhopal: Protesters stopped trains and blocked highways in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and shopkeepers downed shutters in some other northern states during a Bharat Bandh Thursday against the recent amendment to the SC/ST Act. Shops, schools and other commercial establishments were closed in …

Bharat bandh against SC/ST Act: Protests carried out in many states; high alert issued in 35 districts of Madhya Pradesh
6 years, 6 months ago

Bharat bandh against SC/ST Act: Protests carried out in many states; high alert issued in 35 districts of Madhya Pradesh

Firstpost  

Hundreds of people from the upper caste communities took to the streets as part of the countywide agitation against The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act. Protests erupted in many states including Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar affecting normal life. Hundreds of people from upper caste communities took to the streets as part of the countywide agitation …

Bharat Bandh: Madhya Pradesh protests against SC/ST Act, security beefed up as over 150 groups plan to agitate
6 years, 6 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Madhya Pradesh protests against SC/ST Act, security beefed up as over 150 groups plan to agitate

Firstpost  

Brahma Samagam Sawarna Jankalyan Sangathan’s national president Dharmendra Sharma said that about 150 organisations of upper castes and OBCs would participate in the Bharat bandh against the amendments in SC/ST Act. Security in Madhya Pradesh was beefed up in various parts of the state ahead of the call for a ‘Bharat bandh’ on Thursday, announced by several minority rights organisations, …

Madhya Pradesh ups security ahead of 6 Sept bandh protesting SC/ST Act; sensitive Morena, Shivpuri, Bhind on high alert
6 years, 6 months ago

Madhya Pradesh ups security ahead of 6 Sept bandh protesting SC/ST Act; sensitive Morena, Shivpuri, Bhind on high alert

Firstpost  

Some organisations have also given a call for ‘Bharat bandh’ against the SC/ST Amendment Bill passed in the Parliament last month. The administration has imposed prohibitive orders under CrPC in four districts- Morena, Shivpuri and Bhind, all three in Gwalior-Chambal region, as well as in Ashok Nagar district in view of the proposed bandh. “In view of proposed Bharat Bandh …

SC/ST Act: Madhya Pradesh on high alert as upper caste groups plan protest against reviving 'diluted' law
6 years, 6 months ago

SC/ST Act: Madhya Pradesh on high alert as upper caste groups plan protest against reviving 'diluted' law

Firstpost  

Several upper caste groups in Madhya Pradesh have brought thousands of youths together for a massive rally in Gwalior on Tuesday. Several upper caste groups in Madhya Pradesh have brought thousands of youths together to rally against the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act in Gwalior on Tuesday. Due to the lobbying of the central government to make amendments to the …

SC/ST Act Amendment Bill: Ramdas Athawale appeals to public to not participate in 'Bharat Bandh', says Opposition is defaming govt
6 years, 7 months ago

SC/ST Act Amendment Bill: Ramdas Athawale appeals to public to not participate in 'Bharat Bandh', says Opposition is defaming govt

Firstpost  

Ramdas Athawale’s appeal comes a day after the Lok Sabha passed The SC/ST Amendment Bill 2018 to overturn a Supreme Court order. New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday appealed to the public to not participate in the 9 August ‘Bharat Bandh’ called by Dalit organisations against the Supreme Court ruling on …

SC/ST Act case in SC: Apex court observes individual cannot be arrested on basis of 'one-sided version'
6 years, 10 months ago

SC/ST Act case in SC: Apex court observes individual cannot be arrested on basis of 'one-sided version'

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court which is hearing the review petition of the SC/ST act made on observation on Wednesday saying that any individual cannot be arrested on one-sided version An individual cannot be arrested on a ‘one-sided version,’ the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday while hearing a review petition against the apex court’s verdict on the SC/ST Atrocities Act. This was …

Bharat Bandh: Partial impact in some states, prohibitory orders clamped
6 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Partial impact in some states, prohibitory orders clamped

Live Mint  

Bhopal/Jaipur/Lucknow: A nationwide anti-quota bandh call on Tuesday received mixed reactions with shops remaining closed in some parts of states such as Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan amidst heavy security arrangements, while internet services were restricted in a few sensitive areas. Reports from Bihar showed attempts to block trains, while some schools suspended their bus services in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, which …

States step up security in view of Bharat Bandh call today against caste-based reservations
6 years, 11 months ago

States step up security in view of Bharat Bandh call today against caste-based reservations

India TV News  

Amid Bharat Bandh call on Tuesday, states across the country have stepped up security with some imposing Section-144 in certain areas to avoid violence, clashes and untoward incidents. This comes 8 days after the country witnessed Bharat Bandh by Dalit groups against the alleged dilution of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act by a Supreme Court order, which had …

SC-ST Act: MP High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Accused, But Observes Arrest Not Warranted [Read Order]
6 years, 11 months ago

SC-ST Act: MP High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Accused, But Observes Arrest Not Warranted [Read Order]

Live Law  

Needless to emphasise that except in heinous offences, an arrest must be avoided, the court said.A recent judgment of Supreme Court of India that read down the provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, which raked a lot of debates across the country, has been followed by the Madhya Pradesh High Court while disposing an appeal against denial. …

SC-ST Act: MP High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Accused, But Observes Arrest Not Warranted [Read Order]
6 years, 11 months ago

SC-ST Act: MP High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Accused, But Observes Arrest Not Warranted [Read Order]

Live Law  

Needless to emphasise that except in heinous offences, an arrest must be avoided, the court said.A recent judgment of Supreme Court of India that read down the provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, which raked a lot of debates across the country, has been followed by the Madhya Pradesh High Court while disposing an appeal against denial. …

Bharath Bandh: BSP demands release of arrested protesters
6 years, 11 months ago

Bharath Bandh: BSP demands release of arrested protesters

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Noida police arrested 20 people and booked hundreds for sporadic violence during the Bharat Bandh on Monday, the district committee of the Bahujan Samaj Party has demanded the immediate release of the accused. On Monday, lakhs of protesters belonging to several pro-Dalit organisations had blocked highways and roads in various states to protest against the recent …

SC stands by its judgement on SC/ST Act, says the rights of the innocent must be protected too
6 years, 11 months ago

SC stands by its judgement on SC/ST Act, says the rights of the innocent must be protected too

Op India  

The Supreme Court of India has stated that its order on March 20, which provided safeguards against the misuse of the stringent SC/ST Act, is only meant to protect the innocent and prevent arbitrary arrests of innocents. Pronouncing verdict in the case of Dr Subhash Kashinath Mahajan versus the State of Maharashtra & others, the Supreme Court had ruled that …

Bharat Bandh: Mob attacks MLA's house in Rajasthan
6 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Mob attacks MLA's house in Rajasthan

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur: Violence from Monday’s ‘Bharat Bandh’ called by Dalit organisations against Supreme Court's decision diluting the SC/ST act spilled over on Tuesday with Dalit houses and establishments coming under attack. Curfew was imposed in Hindaun in Karauli district after a mob attacked and torched homes of BJP MLA Rajkumari Jatav and Congress leader and former MLA Bharosi Lal Jatav. Two …

SC/ST Act ruling: Violent protests continue in Rajasthan, houses of two Dalit leaders set on fire; case filed against two policemen in MP
6 years, 11 months ago

SC/ST Act ruling: Violent protests continue in Rajasthan, houses of two Dalit leaders set on fire; case filed against two policemen in MP

India TV News  

A day after violent protests across the nation killed at least 10 people, clashes broke out in Rajasthan’s Hindaun city on Tuesday, demanding action against those involved in looting and vandalism during Monday’s Bharat Bandh, called by Dalit groups against dilution of SC/ST Act, turned violent, police said. Meanwhile, in Madhya Pradesh, a case was filed against two policemen in …

SC/ST Act hearing: Supreme Court says 'not against Act, innocent should not be punished'
6 years, 11 months ago

SC/ST Act hearing: Supreme Court says 'not against Act, innocent should not be punished'

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court, while hearing the submissions by the Attorney-General, observed “we are not against the Act. The Supreme Court, while hearing the submissions in case of dilution of Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Act by the Attorney-General, observed “we are not against the Act. The apex court also refused to stay its order on the SC/ST Act, asking …

SC/ST Atrocities Act: Day after Bharat Bandh, SC agrees to 'open court' hearing at 2 pm on Centre's review plea
6 years, 11 months ago

SC/ST Atrocities Act: Day after Bharat Bandh, SC agrees to 'open court' hearing at 2 pm on Centre's review plea

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Centre’s review petition in an open court against the top court’s earlier judgment on the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Prevention of Atrocities Act. According to latest reports, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear Centre’s review petition in open court against the top court’s earlier judgment on the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Prevention of Atrocities …

Violence Erupts in Rajasthan as Protests Continue Against SC/ST Act Ruling
6 years, 11 months ago

Violence Erupts in Rajasthan as Protests Continue Against SC/ST Act Ruling

India TV News  

Ten people were killed and over 70 injured in nationwide Dalit protests against the 'dilution' of the provisions of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, section 144, in Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, violent protests continued in Rajasthan for the second day with around 40,000 people taking to streets. The Central government has not made any changes in …

Bharat Bandh In pics: When the country witnessed one of the most violent protests in recent times
6 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Bandh In pics: When the country witnessed one of the most violent protests in recent times

India TV News  

In one of the most violent protests in recent times in India, at least nine persons were killed and many injured in violence on Monday as Dalit protesters blocked trains, clashed with police and set fire to vehicles across several states during a nationwide bandh against the alleged dilution of the SC/ST Act. See 10 pictures of Bharat Bandh: Image …

Bharat Bandh: 9 killed, many injured as Dalit protests against Supreme Court order on SC/ST Act turn violent across India
6 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Bandh: 9 killed, many injured as Dalit protests against Supreme Court order on SC/ST Act turn violent across India

India TV News  

At least nine persons were killed and many injured in violence on Monday as Dalit protesters blocked trains, clashed with police and set fire to vehicles across several states during a nationwide bandh against the alleged dilution of the SC/ST Act. UP: One killed, over 70 injured as Dalit protests turn violent One person was killed and around 75 others, …

Bharat Bandh 2018 updates: Death toll rises to 7, five killed in Madhya Pradesh alone; 448 protesters detained in UP
6 years, 11 months ago

Bharat Bandh 2018 updates: Death toll rises to 7, five killed in Madhya Pradesh alone; 448 protesters detained in UP

Firstpost  

Protesters squatted on tracks in several places outside Delhi, stopping trains, including the Dehradun Express and the Ranchi Rajdhani, to enforce the Bharat Bandh against the dilution of the SC/ST Act, officials said. The Government of India had filed a review petition in the Supreme Court on its order on the atrocities on SC/ST act after violent protests broke out …

Mass violence reported during Bharat Bandh against Supreme Court ruling preventing misuse of SC/ST act
6 years, 11 months ago

Mass violence reported during Bharat Bandh against Supreme Court ruling preventing misuse of SC/ST act

Op India  

Dalit organisations called a nationwide Bharat Bandh on Monday in order to protest against the Supreme Court order, which had sought to prevent the misuse of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes Act. Despite the Modi government working towards trying to get the stringent procedures restored, a call for Bharat Bandh was issued, which since then has spiralled into incidents …

Bharat Bandh on SC/ST Act ruling: Train services disrupted in Delhi, protesters squat on tracks
7 years ago

Bharat Bandh on SC/ST Act ruling: Train services disrupted in Delhi, protesters squat on tracks

India TV News  

Protesters squatted on tracks in several places outside Delhi, stopping trains, including the Dehradun Express and the Ranchi Rajdhani, to enforce an all India shutdown against the dilution of the SC/ST Act, officials said today. Services were disrupted when a mob arrived at the Ghaziabad yard around 10 am today, Northern Railway officials said. Many trains, such as Saptakranti Express, …

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