What Supreme Court’s dilution of SC/ST Act means for Dalit women
6 years, 11 months ago

What Supreme Court’s dilution of SC/ST Act means for Dalit women

Live Mint  

Mumbai: A dilution of the stringent provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989 is going to affect Dalit women far more than men. If one excludes the category “others”, crimes against SC/ST women constitute the biggest category of crimes against SC/STs, data from the National Crime Records Bureau shows. In Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhand, crimes against SC women constituted the majority of crimes registered under the Atrocities Act in 2016. In terms of crime rate, Kerala tops the chart among the top 10 states with the highest share of crimes against SC women, followed by Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Haryana. The conviction rate—or the cases convicted as a proportion of total cases in which trials were completed—for overall crimes against women at 19% is lower than the conviction rate for crimes against SC women at 28%, NCRB data shows.

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Tamil Nadu witnesses rise in crimes against SC/STs; U.P. tops the list
1 month, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu witnesses rise in crimes against SC/STs; U.P. tops the list

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu has recorded a rise in crimes against the SCs and STs during the period between 2020 and 2022, according to data submitted by the Home Ministry in the Lok Sabha. Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar presented the data to a question by DMK member S. Jagathratchagan, who wanted to know whether the government was …

Madhya Pradesh High Court judge raises concern over misuse of SC
2 months, 1 week ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court judge raises concern over misuse of SC

Op India  

During a division-bench workshop on the SC/ST Act and its implementation held in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh High Court judge Vivek Agarwal raised concerns over the rampant misuse of this Act. Justice Agarwal, who was the chief guest at the event held on 12th January 2025, stressed the need for sincere investigation and honest prosecution of matters related to the SC/ST …

U.P., Rajasthan, M.P. top in cases of atrocities on Dalits: report
6 months ago

U.P., Rajasthan, M.P. top in cases of atrocities on Dalits: report

The Hindu  

Nearly 97.7% of all cases of atrocities against Scheduled Castes in 2022 were reported from 13 States, with Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh recording the highest number of such crimes, according to a new government report. According to the latest government report under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, the majority of atrocities against Scheduled Tribes were also …

Rajasthan govt to constitute Special Investigation Unit for Crime Against Women
1 year, 7 months ago

Rajasthan govt to constitute Special Investigation Unit for Crime Against Women

Hindustan Times  

The Rajasthan government has decided to constitute a Special Investigation Unit for Crime Against Women and a cell under deputy superintendent of police to probe atrocities against Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe people. Chairing the State Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee constituted under the Scheduled Castes and Tribes Act, chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said in the cases of …

Cannot excuse sexual violence against women in Manipur on ground that crimes are committed against them in other parts of country: Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Cannot excuse sexual violence against women in Manipur on ground that crimes are committed against them in other parts of country: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday said the “systemic” and “unprecedented magnitude” of sexual violence committed against women in Manipur amidst ethnic clashes cannot be excused on the ground that crimes happened to women in other parts of the country too. “You cannot excuse what is taking place in Manipur now on the ground that such crimes are happening to several …

Heinous crimes against Dalits create tension in Rajasthan
2 years, 11 months ago

Heinous crimes against Dalits create tension in Rajasthan

The Hindu  

The recent spate of heinous crimes, including rape and murder, against Dalits has led to tension in several areas of Rajasthan and left the law–enforcement agencies here baffled. While the Dalit groups here have demanded an action plan to deal with the rising cases of atrocities, the Congress government in the State has sought to create an institutional mechanism to …

SC /ST Prevention Of Atrocities Act Is Prospective In Nature, Act Committed Prior To Its Enactment Not An Offence: Karnataka High Court
3 years ago

SC /ST Prevention Of Atrocities Act Is Prospective In Nature, Act Committed Prior To Its Enactment Not An Offence: Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has held that the Scheduled Castes and Schedule Tribes Act 1989, is prospective in nature and alleged acts committed before its enactment cannot be an offence. It added, "The above apart, the alleged acts do not constitute an offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989, which is prospective in operation, there being constitutional …

'Atrocities Against SC-STs Not A Thing Of Past': Supreme Court Says 'Shoddy Investigation' Reason For Many Acquittals
3 years, 4 months ago

'Atrocities Against SC-STs Not A Thing Of Past': Supreme Court Says 'Shoddy Investigation' Reason For Many Acquittals

Live Law  

"Atrocities against members of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are not a thing of the past. ", the Supreme Court remarked in its judgment holding that the requirement under Section 15A of SC-ST Act of issuing notice of a court proceeding to a victim or a dependent is mandatory. The bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud observed that many …

Atrocities against tribals increased by 25% in Madhya Pradesh
3 years, 6 months ago

Atrocities against tribals increased by 25% in Madhya Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh recorded 2,401 cases of atrocities against tribals in 2020, which was 25% more than 2019. Tribal and human rights activists feel that a sudden spurt in cases of outrage and harassment of tribals was reported in 2020 since many tribals, who worked as migrant labourers, returned to MP during the Covid-induced nation-wide lockdown. The opposition also attacked the …

ST Act was falsely used to harass people
3 years, 11 months 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 …

Crimes Against SCs and STs Increased in 2019: G Kishan Reddy Informs Rajya Sabha
4 years, 1 month ago

Crimes Against SCs and STs Increased in 2019: G Kishan Reddy Informs Rajya Sabha

News 18  

The government on Wednesday told Rajya Sabha that crimes against members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the country increased by 7.3 per cent and 26.5 per cent respectively in 2019. Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy, however, said police and public order are state subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution and the responsibilities …

ST Act, 39% of cases filed for atrocities against women were fake
4 years, 2 months ago

ST Act, 39% of cases filed for atrocities against women were fake

Op India  

In a significant disclosure, the Rajasthan police have revealed that nearly 40 per cent of the cases filed in the state in 2020 under The Scheduled Castes and Tribes Act, 1989 were found to be fake, reports Indian Express. According to the Indian Express report, the Rajasthan police have shared the official records which show that 39.55 per cent of …

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 …

Data | In 2019, 56% cases involving Dalit victims chargesheeted, 32% recorded conviction
4 years, 5 months ago

Data | In 2019, 56% cases involving Dalit victims chargesheeted, 32% recorded conviction

The Hindu  

The callous handling by the State police of the brutal gang rape and murder of a Dalit woman in Uttar Pradesh is not uncommon, NCRB data show. In a majority of States, <60% of cases involving victims from the Scheduled Castes were chargesheeted by the police in 2019. image/svg+xml Crimes against women The chart plots the share of cases in …

'Abuse Of Authority, Display Of High-Handedness': Plea In SC Seeks Imposition Of State Emergency In Uttar Pradesh [Read Petition]
4 years, 5 months ago

'Abuse Of Authority, Display Of High-Handedness': Plea In SC Seeks Imposition Of State Emergency In Uttar Pradesh [Read Petition]

Live Law  

One lawyer, Advocate CR Jaya Sukin, has moved the Supreme Court of India seeking a direction upon the Central Government to impose State Emergency under Article 356 of the Constitution in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The plea has been filed in the backdrop of various incidents that took place in the state, over the span of one year, which …

Crime against Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes saw a rise of 7% and 26% in 2019: NCRB
4 years, 5 months ago

Crime against Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes saw a rise of 7% and 26% in 2019: NCRB

The Hindu  

Crime against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes saw an increase of over 7% and 26% respectively in year 2019 compared to 2018, according to the annual Crime in India 2019 report published by the National Crime Records Bureau on Wednesday. A total of 45,935 cases were registered for committing crime against SCs, showing an increase of 7.3% over 2018, when …

SC verdict upholding Centre's amendments to SC/ST Atrocities Act restores law's original intent, corrects flawed 2018 judgment
5 years, 1 month ago

SC verdict upholding Centre's amendments to SC/ST Atrocities Act restores law's original intent, corrects flawed 2018 judgment

Firstpost  

The apex court’s verdict of March 2018 on the Atrocities Act would have rendered a crucial legislation meant to protect the marginalised sections of society toothless. The Supreme Court’s judgment on Monday upholding the amendments made by the Centre through the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Amendment Act, 2018, is a welcome act of self-correction. After the Supreme Court’s 2018 …

Supreme Court recalls 2018 order diluting provisions of arrest under SC/ST Act, says struggle for equality not yet over
5 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court recalls 2018 order diluting provisions of arrest under SC/ST Act, says struggle for equality not yet over

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday recalled its direction in the 20 March 2018 verdict which had virtually diluted provisions of arrest under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes Act New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday recalled its direction in the 20 March 2018 verdict which had virtually diluted provisions of arrest under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act. …

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

Supreme Court recalls verdict diluting SC/ST anti-atrocities law
5 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court recalls verdict diluting SC/ST anti-atrocities law

The Hindu  

Correcting an error of judgment, the Supreme Court on Tuesday recalled its March 20, 2018 verdict, which bent the written law to protect persons accused of committing atrocities against the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. Goel diluted the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act of 1989, to grant anticipatory bail to accused persons and directed that the police should …

SC's effort to dilute Atrocities Act fraught with blind spots, threatened to do Dalits yet another injustice
6 years, 6 months ago

SC's effort to dilute Atrocities Act fraught with blind spots, threatened to do Dalits yet another injustice

Firstpost  

Most of us can never understand the plight of the lakhs of Dalits and therefore can never convince ourselves with a valid justification of the Atrocities Act It was the first week of April 2018. Background to the Act Before delving into the falsity in the decision of the Supreme Court, what is required is to understand why, in the …

RS passes amendments to SC/ST Act
6 years, 7 months ago

RS passes amendments to SC/ST Act

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday unanimously cleared the amendments to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, overturning a March 2018 Supreme Court judgment pertaining to safeguard against the arrests under the Act. Special courts in States Replying to the debate on the Bill, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thawar Chand Gehlot said: “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured …

India must have a strong law in favour of Dalits
6 years, 7 months ago

India must have a strong law in favour of Dalits

Hindustan Times  

What good does a toughly worded law do if it is rendered toothless on the ground? Members of Dalit community stage a protest against Supreme Court judgement diluting provisions of the SC/ST atrocities act, in New Delhi, April 2, 2018 This question has roiled India since the Supreme Court struck down key provisions of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe …

Supreme Court verdict diluting SC/ST Atrocities Act will increase caste-based violence, fear Dalit activists
6 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court verdict diluting SC/ST Atrocities Act will increase caste-based violence, fear Dalit activists

Firstpost  

Human rights activists and Dalit leaders worry that the apex court’s ruling will lead to an increase in atrocities committed against Dalits and other religious minorities On 20 March, the Supreme Court had laid down new guidelines that would protect people — including both public officials and private individuals — from immediate arrest under the SC/ST Act, leading to widespread …

Kerala Govt Seeks Review/ Recall Of SC’s Verdict Diluting Stringent Provisions Of SC/ST Act [Read Petition]
6 years, 11 months ago

Kerala Govt Seeks Review/ Recall Of SC’s Verdict Diluting Stringent Provisions Of SC/ST Act [Read Petition]

Live Law  

Almost a month after the Supreme Court diluted stringent provisions of the SC/ST Act by directing against immediate arrest to rule out false implications, the State of Kerala has moved a petition seeking review/ recall of the March 20 judgment saying it has created insecurity among the SC/ST population which is already facing the wrath of serious crimes committed against …

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's position on SC/ST Act rooted in misplaced fear of 'misuse,' will lead to further victimisation of Dalits, Adivasis
6 years, 11 months ago

SC's position on SC/ST Act rooted in misplaced fear of 'misuse,' will lead to further victimisation of Dalits, Adivasis

Firstpost  

If the Supreme Court doesn’t rethink its position on the SC/ST Act, reporting of cases under the law will drop as victims may face further discrimination. As Ram Vilas Paswan, president of the Lok Janshakti Party, and current Union Minister, pointed out on Friday, “Any law can be misused and if riders are added to the SC/ST Act, poor persons …

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 …

The Reading Down of SC/ST Act: A case of Judicial Insensitivity to Social Justice, Unwanted Judicial Legislation & A Clear Message To Whom It Matters
6 years, 11 months ago

The Reading Down of SC/ST Act: A case of Judicial Insensitivity to Social Justice, Unwanted Judicial Legislation & A Clear Message To Whom It Matters

Live Law  

The insensitivity of the Court towards social justice cause and judicial dilution of a stringent protective social justice legislation by resorting to judicial excess in total disregard of legislative intent was seen reflected once again in Subhash Kashinath Mahajan v. the State of Maharashtra and Anr. The Division Bench's observations regarding the link between casteism and the Atrocities Act exposes …

The Reading Down of SC/ST Act: A case of Judicial Insensitivity to Social Justice, Unwanted Judicial Legislation & A Clear Message To Whom It Matters
6 years, 11 months ago

The Reading Down of SC/ST Act: A case of Judicial Insensitivity to Social Justice, Unwanted Judicial Legislation & A Clear Message To Whom It Matters

Live Law  

The insensitivity of the Court towards social justice cause and judicial dilution of a stringent protective social justice legislation by resorting to judicial excess in total disregard of legislative intent was seen reflected once again in Subhash Kashinath Mahajan v. the State of Maharashtra and Anr. The Division Bench's observations regarding the link between casteism and the Atrocities Act exposes …

Supreme Court judgment on SC/ST Atrocities Act represents overreach, betrays Constitution itself
6 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court judgment on SC/ST Atrocities Act represents overreach, betrays Constitution itself

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court’s judgment in Subhash Kashinath Mahajan versus State of Maharashtra has caused much consternation across the country among Dalits and Adivasis. The discourse around Section 498-A IPC and the Atrocities Act would make you think that these are the only two misused laws in the whole country. When the appointment process is almost entirely in the hands judges …

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 …

SC/ST Act: Data shows weak implementation, says Centre
6 years, 11 months ago

SC/ST Act: Data shows weak implementation, says Centre

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union government on Monday moved the apex court seeking review of the recent verdict that arrest is not mandatory under the SC/ST Atrocities Prevention Act and the accused is entitled for anticipatory bail. In the given situation of continuing offences against members of SC/STs it would be more significant and meaningful to affirm the object of the …

SC raps Dalit atrocities act: Strengthening the law is way forward, not impunging it
7 years ago

SC raps Dalit atrocities act: Strengthening the law is way forward, not impunging it

Firstpost  

Earlier this week, the Supreme Court passed a judgment in a case relating to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, which related to a complaint filed in 2006 by a scheduled caste storekeeper against two seniors for making adverse entries against him in his annual confidential report. It ultimately quashed the proceedings, while also concluding that there was no …

SC/ST Atrocities Act has become a means to blackmail citizens, public servants: Supreme Court
7 years ago

SC/ST Atrocities Act has become a means to blackmail citizens, public servants: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The anti-atrocities law, which protects Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes from casteist slurs and discrimination, has become an instrument to “blackmail” innocent citizens and public servants, the Supreme Court observed in a judgment on Tuesday. The past three decades have seen complainants — who belong to the marginalised sections of society — use the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act …

What lies behind the spurt in anti-Dalit crimes in India?
7 years, 2 months ago

What lies behind the spurt in anti-Dalit crimes in India?

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: The violence on the 200th anniversary celebrations of the battle of Bhima-Koregaon has once again put the spotlight on violence against Dalits in India. Recently published data from the National Crime Records Bureau show that the rate of crimes against Dalits has risen in recent years, even as the conviction rate for such crimes has declined. The increase in …

SC To Look Into Procedural Safeguards Against Abuse Of SC/ST Act [Read Order]
7 years, 3 months ago

SC To Look Into Procedural Safeguards Against Abuse Of SC/ST Act [Read Order]

Live Law  

Whether any unilateral allegation of mala fide can be ground to prosecute officers who dealt with the matter in official capacity and if such allegation is falsely made what is protection available against such abuse, the bench observed.The Supreme Court will look into the question whether there can be procedural safeguards so that provisions of Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled. …

Dalits murders on rise in Tirunelveli district
7 years, 8 months ago

Dalits murders on rise in Tirunelveli district

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUNELVELI: Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu has registered the highest incidences of Dalit murders said vice-chairman of the National Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes commission L Murugan, who asked for a detail report from the district administration on the issue. “The absence of State SC/ST Commission in Tamil Nadu too may be the reason for more number of cases coming to …

Crime against women has more than doubled in a decade, says SC
7 years, 10 months ago

Crime against women has more than doubled in a decade, says SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Despite the progress made by women in education and in various fields and changes brought in ideas of women’s rights, respect for women is on the decline and crimes against women are on the increase, the Supreme Court observed and called for concerted efforts to prevent such crimes. In her separate judgement upholding death sentence on the four …

BJP-ruled Rajasthan tops list of states with highest atrocities against SC/ST; UP close second
8 years, 3 months ago

BJP-ruled Rajasthan tops list of states with highest atrocities against SC/ST; UP close second

Firstpost  

BJP-ruled Rajasthan has reported the highest number of cases of atrocities against SCs and STs during 2013-15, followed by poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, a new government report said, even as the Centre today flagged the issue of poor conviction rates in such cases. New Delhi: BJP-ruled Rajasthan has reported the highest number of cases of atrocities against SCs and …

Marathas, Dalits fight over atrocities act, but cases filed on decline
8 years, 5 months ago

Marathas, Dalits fight over atrocities act, but cases filed on decline

Hindustan Times  

At a time when Maharashtra’s Maratha community and the state’s Dalits stand divided over the atrocities act, official statistics tell a story of how the use of the 25-year-old contentious legislation, introduced to redress caste-related exploitation, itself has been on the decline in the state. “In a hundred incidents of atrocities, barely five or six get registered as cases,” said …

Victims of violence
8 years, 11 months ago

Victims of violence

The Hindu  

THE eyes of the nation are once again on Tamil Nadu after the shocking attack on a couple in broad daylight that killed Shankar, a Dalit, and grievously injured his wife, Kausalya, who belongs to the Thevar caste. Data from the National Crime Records Bureau for 2014 show that in Tamil Nadu, the number of cases of murder of S.Cs …

Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act comes into force: Read to know more
9 years, 1 month ago

Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act comes into force: Read to know more

India Today  

The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Amendment Act, 2015 has come into effect from January 26, 2016. Here are seven points you must know: Establishment of special courts for speedy trial of the cases related to offences against members of the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes The act also adds new offences to the existing ones against members of …

Stringent punishment for atrocities on SC, ST under new Act
9 years, 1 month ago

Stringent punishment for atrocities on SC, ST under new Act

India TV News  

New Delhi: An Act which provides for stringent action against those committing atrocities against SC and ST communities or indulging in actions which are derogatory to their dignity, including social or economic boycott, will come into effect from tomorrow. As per the the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Amendment Act, 2015, actions like tonsuring of head, moustache, or similar …

Parliament passes bill to protect SC, STs from crimes
9 years, 3 months ago

Parliament passes bill to protect SC, STs from crimes

Firstpost  

Parliament on Monday passed a crucial bill that provides for stringent action against those involved in crimes against scheduled castes and tribes, wrongfully occupying their land or dedicating such women as a ‘devadasi’. New Delhi: Parliament on Monday passed a crucial bill that provides for stringent action against those involved in crimes against scheduled castes and tribes, wrongfully occupying their …

Rising crimes against women
9 years, 4 months ago

Rising crimes against women

The Hindu  

The number of reported instances of crimes against women has been rising across the country over the first decade and a half of the 21st century, though successive Central and State governments have announced and implemented one measure after another to ensure their safety. The worst offender was Delhi, which saw a mammoth jump of 566 per cent in the …

Under Vasundhara Raje's watch crime against women in Rajasthan goes from bad to worse
10 years, 4 months ago

Under Vasundhara Raje's watch crime against women in Rajasthan goes from bad to worse

Firstpost  

While Vasundhara Raje has focused on economic reforms in Rajasthan, let’s take a look how does the state fair when it comes to the law and order. Vasundhara Raje thundered into the office of Rajasthan Chief Minister on 13 December, 2013, on a cry of governance reform, echoing what was at the heart of now Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national …

Cabinet clears SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Amendment Ordinance
11 years ago

Cabinet clears SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Amendment Ordinance

India TV News  

New Delhi: In a bid to woo the SCs and STs ahead of elections, government on Sunday cleared an ordinance making penal provisions more stringent to deter people committing crimes against members of these communities. The Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Amendment Ordinance, cleared in over two-hour-long meeting of the Union Cabinet, proposes that common crimes like rape, assault and …

SCs still wary of reporting atrocities, says Selja
11 years, 6 months ago

SCs still wary of reporting atrocities, says Selja

The Hindu  

Data collated by the National Crime Records Bureau for 2012 shows that 12.23 per cent crimes were committed against the Scheduled Castes, with Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh reporting the highest number of incidents. On Wednesday, Union Minister Kumari Selja expressed concern over the continuing atrocities and said it was worrying that the SCs still did not feel safe to come …

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