Kurmi tribals continue 'Rail Roko' protest over demand for SC status, over 50 trains cancelled in West Bengal
Besides the ST tag, the agitators are also demanding the inclusion of the Kurmali language in the eighth schedule of the Constitution.
Sep 21, 2022, 15:41 PM IST
SC/ST (Amended) Act passed by Supreme Court, uproar in Parliament
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the pleas challenging the Scheduled Castes/Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2018. The Supreme Court made it clear that there is no change in the immediate arrest and anticipatory bail provision for a person accused of atrocities against SC / ST.
Feb 10, 2020, 12:40 PM IST
Supreme Court: Amendment to SC/ST Act remains intact, provision continues for immediate arrest
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the pleas challenging the Scheduled Castes/Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2018. The Supreme Court made it clear that there is no change in the immediate arrest and anticipatory bail provision for a person accused of atrocities against SC / ST.
Feb 10, 2020, 12:00 PM IST
Supreme Court comes to rescue of a schedule caste man terminated twice from job by UP govt
In a rare instance, the Supreme Court has come to the rescue of a man belonging to the Scheduled Caste category whose services were terminated twice by the Uttar Pradesh government owing to a dispute over his caste certificate.
Oct 14, 2018, 22:36 PM IST
Shilpa Shetty apologises for hurting caste sentiments
On Saturday, a statement was also issued by Lade's lawyer, which read, "Salman along with Katrina Kaif on a TV show used the insulting word 'bhangi' against a member of the Scheduled Caste.
Dec 25, 2017, 09:29 AM IST
Hemant Soren complains against top police officer
JMM leader Hemant Soren has lodged a complaint against police officer Anurag Gupta under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, for using "humiliating words" against him.
Jul 25, 2016, 12:41 PM IST
