Five men have been given seven-year terms and remaining 15 have been sentenced to two years.
Tag: SC/ST Act
SC Refuses To Refer To 7-Judge Bench Its 2006 Verdict On SC/ST Job Promotion
The bench has reserved its verdict on August 30 after hearing various stakeholders, including the Centre, on the matter.
When Prices Rise, Governments Fall: BJP Minister Tries To Caution His Party, Gets Snubbed
Rajbhar warned the BJP saying the country has had a history of governments falling because of price rise.
Complainant Never Filed A Case, Accused Arrested Is Not The Accused Mentioned In FIR: All That Is Wrong With Barmer Journalist’s Arrest
Rajasthan police received an FIR from the Bihar police on WhatsApp.
SC, ST Act Dilution Impact? Sharp Rise In Cases Of Atrocities; Sangli Records 105% Rise, Pune Shows 80% Rise
The SC March 20 order which has led to the “dilution” of the Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989, might have led to the increase in the number of cases.
Dalit Agitation: NSA Invoked Against Bhim Sena District Chief Upkar Bavra
Jailed Bhim Sena district president Upkar Bavra has been booked under the National Security Act (NSA) for his alleged role in the April 2 Dalit agitation, officials said today.
In Yogi’s UP, Murdered Dalit Man’s Son Shot Dead
What’s chilling is the fact that the victim Mahendra’s father was also shot dead by alleged upper caste men During at Mahendra’s own wedding in February 2009. Mahendra was a witness in the murder case of his father.
Caste Discrimination: Five Booked For Abusing Neighbours; Allegedly Mixing Detergent In Water Tank
Thane family abused the complainant and his kin in the wee hours on Monday because they drew water to their house with the help of a motor pump installed in the area.
The family allegedly mixed some detergent in their water supply tank
Varanasi: Minor Dalit Girl Set On Fire After She Refused To Share Her Mobile Number
When the girl refused to disclose her number, the accused allegedly thrashed her and set her on fire after sprinkling kerosene on her, the police said.
Resentment Against Dilution Of SC,ST Act Grows
Government failing to deal with the situation.