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For first time since 1911, denotified tribes to be enumerated in census 2027For the first time since 1911, India's upcoming 2027 Census will include denotified tribes, aiming to elevate these historically marginaliz...18 Dec, 2025, 12.25 AM IST- SC/ST law brought to improve conditions of vulnerable class, says SC; cancels pre-arrest bailThe Supreme Court has overturned a Bombay High Court order granting anticipatory bail to an accused under the Scheduled Castes and Schedule...02 Sep, 2025, 09.47 PM IST
- Winter Session: Lok Sabha passes 18 billsThe Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill: The Bill amends the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, and reserves,...22 Dec, 2023, 12.09 PM IST
- Court can quash proceedings in SC/ST Act where it appears offence civil in nature: Supreme Court"The Courts have to be mindful of the fact that the Act has been enacted keeping in view the express constitutional safeguards enumerated i...25 Oct, 2021, 10.30 PM IST
- Supreme Court once again refuses to stay amendments to SC/ST ActA bench headed by Justice UU Lalit said the issue requires hearing in detail and it will be appropriate if all matters are heard on Februar...30 Jan, 2019, 12.10 PM IST
- SC seeks response from Centre on pleas challenging new amendments in SC/ST lawParliament on August 9 had passed a bill to overturn the apex court order concerning certain safeguards against arrest under the Scheduled ...07 Sep, 2018, 01.14 PM IST
- Nomadic, denotified tribes plan political actionsThe denotified tribes like Chhara, Devipujak, Sansi, Sandhi, Dafer have been living with the tag of criminals since the British days.20 Aug, 2018, 07.53 AM IST
- Modi govt expands rules for better compensation to Dalit rape victimsGovt has expanded the definition of sexual offences against SC and ST persons to “rape, unnatural offences and gang rape”.27 Jul, 2018, 11.18 PM IST
- Government ready with ordinance to reaffirm SC/ST ActUnder pressure from the Opposition and its own MPs, the government has moved and circulated the draft ordinance for interministerial consul...10 May, 2018, 07.25 AM IST
- Dalit protests: 5,000 booked, 32 arrested for rioting in GhaziabadA top cop said police have lodged reports against 5,000 unidentified and 285 named miscreants under various sections of the Indian Penal Co...04 Apr, 2018, 12.51 PM IST
- Yogi Adityanath appeals to people to maintain law and orderThere are reports of the violence in some western UP districts during the protests by dalits.02 Apr, 2018, 01.42 PM IST
- SC order banning automatic arrest will dilute SC-ST Act: Govt to tell courtThe ministry could also plead that the latest order would reduce the fear of law and may result in more violations, the sources said.01 Apr, 2018, 11.35 AM IST
- SC/ST Act issue: Thawar Chand Gehlot asks organisations to withdraw protestsTop law officers are constantly brainstorming with officials of the ministry of social justice to prepare a credible review plea, sources i...30 Mar, 2018, 04.31 PM IST
- Government tries to right the wrongs against persecuted tribesAn household survey has been launched to study the living conditions of tribes, including Gadia Lohars and Maravars, and document their his...27 Jun, 2017, 02.02 AM IST
- Government scraps medical exam for non-invasive sexual crimes against SC/ST womenEarlier, there was no time limit for filing of charge sheet, but the investigations had to be completed within 30 days.08 May, 2016, 12.55 PM IST
- Stringent punishment for atrocities on SC, ST under new ActSpecial Courts and Exclusive Special Courts will have the power to take direct cognizance of offence and as far as possible and complete tr...25 Jan, 2016, 03.32 PM IST
- Project Palash gives new life to Jharkhand tribeMost Sabar people in Jharkhand now live in Samanpur, a village surrounded by hills and forests. It does not have proper road connectivity.01 Jan, 2015, 12.06 PM IST
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