Scst Atrocities Act

Vasundhara Raje must understand lynching isn't murder, even Supreme Court said so: Anti-lynching law is a must

Lynching is not merely an ordinary murder. Mob lynching, unlike murder, are done not to just attack the victim but to also send a broader social message that certain actions will be met with violent retribution.

Rajasthan Assembly polls: Alwar may slip out of BJP's grip as lynchings, subjugation of SC/STs polarise voters

Rajasthan Assembly Election 2018: The Meo Muslims in Alwar haven't forgotten the the mob lynchings at the hands of self-styled gau rakshaks, and neither have Dalit protesters who faced police heavy-handedness for protesting against dilution of SC/ST act

Madhya Pradesh upper castes' protest against SC/ST Act largely peaceful; Section 144 imposed, mobile internet shut down

Several districts across Madhya Pradesh observed a complete shutdown on Thursday, 6 September, in support of protests called by various upper caste outfits

Rahul Gandhi joins SC/ST protest in Delhi's Jantar Mantar, says Narendra Modi doesn't have space in his heart for Dalits

Rahul Gandhi on Thursday joined the protesters from the SC/ST and Dalit communities at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. In his address, slammed Narendra Modi and the BJP and promised to fight for the minority.

CPI leader D Raja says Dalits, Adivasis let down by Modi govt; wants Centre to strengthen SC/ST Atrocities Act

Addressing a protest meeting against the Supreme Court's order diluting the "Prevention of SC/ST Atrocities Act", Raja questioned why the Centre had not appealed against it.

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

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

BJP considers Mahadalit quota in Uttar Pradesh: Facing anti-incumbency and Dalit anger, party looks to emulate Nitish Kumar

Quota for Mahadalits, it is believed, will reduce the impact of the SP-BSP coalition and create a positive atmosphere for the BJP. In fact, it was this formula which contributed to the BJP's defeat in the state in 2015

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

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

Kerala police take uncharacteristically severe steps to quell Dalit protests; CPM invites charges of selective action

The Kerala police, which used to remain inactive during normal hartals, went overboard to quell protests called by Dalit organisations over the Atrocities Act.

Bharat Bandh protests: Maharashtra remained peaceful, but Prakash Ambedkar warns of 'Syria-like' situation looming

On Monday, as large parts of the country faced the heat of Dalit anger following a 'Bharat Bandh' call given by several groups, Maharashtra remained largely peaceful.