Sc St Act

SC/ST members from one state cannot claim quota benefit in another unless caste notified there: Supreme Court

The bench with a majority of 4:1 held that so far as Delhi is concerned, the central reservation policy regarding SC/ST would be applicable here.

Monsoon Session of Parliament: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha to discuss SC/ST bill, OBC bill

Two crucial bills are up for discussion in the Monsoon Session of the Parliament today as Lok Sabha will discuss the contentious SC/ST bill and Rajya Sabha is up for discussion on OBC Bill.

SC/ST Act: Cabinet gives nod to bill to restore provisions of Dalit atrocity law

The government will now bring the bill to restore the original provisions of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act will in Parliament, the report said.

LJP mellows down, says it trusts BJP government on SC/ST issues

The MP from Jamuai in Bihar said misconception was being spread by Congress and other opposition parties that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government was against SC/ST communities.

SC/ST Act verdict: Supreme Court to hear Centre's review petition today

The government, in its review petition filed on April 2, told the Supreme Court that its March 20 verdict will violate Article 21 of the Constitution for the SC/ST communities and sought restoration of the provisions of the Act.  

Dilution of SC/ST Act can erode faith in judiciary: Amnesty International

The Supreme Court had ordered that police could register First Information Reports under the Act only after completing a 'preliminary inquiry', and that a government official could be arrested under the Act only with the permission of their superiors.

Government will issue ordinance to uphold SC, ST rights: Paswan

Paswan acknowledged that the government had a problem of perception on the Dalit issue but felt this can be set right in no time if sufficient steps were taken.

Supreme Court to hear review pleas on SC/ST recall verdict on May 3

The Supreme Court will hold further hearing on May 3, on Centre's plea seeking the recall of its judgement holding that arrest on a complaint under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act is not mandatory.  

50 IIT alumni quit jobs to form political party in fight for rights of SC, STs

The group, which is waiting for an approval from the Election Commission, has named their outfit “Bahujan Azad Party”.  

Bharat Bandh: Life normal in Uttar Pradesh despite shutdown call

Dalits facing atrocities in BJP-ruled states after Bharat bandh: BSP chief Mayawati

Mayawati's sharp remarks came even as the BJP MPs from Dalit community expressed their displeasure towards the 'treatment of the Scheduled Caste community at the hands of their government'.

SC/ST Act ruling: Local BSP leader Gopi Paria, suspect in Meerut violence, shot dead

Gopi Paria, a local BSP leader named as one of the prime conspirators of the violence in Meerut on April 2 by police, was shot multiple times by some assailants on Wednesday evening. 

Modi govt will not allow anyone to abolish SC/ST quota, says Amit Shah

Shah said that that “no one can dare to change” the reservation policy “as set by B R Ambedkar in the Constitution”.

Amid protests over SC/ST Act review, PM Modi says 'no other govt honoured Ambedkar as we did'

Hitting out at political parties for politicising the legacy of B R Ambedkar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said no regime had honoured the Dalit icon like his government had.

Watch Video: Meerut Police teaches agitators of SC/ST Act-related violence a 'lesson'

In a video which went viral on social media, cops in a police station in Meerut can be seen thrashing the wrongdoers, who were arrested during violent protests on Monday.