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Indian bishop blasts parishioners’ discrimination against lower castes
July 23, 2025
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CWN Editor's Note: Bishop Jeevanandam Amalanathan of Kumbakonam refused to participate in a traditional procession at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Kottapalayam, explaining that he objected to “persisting caste discrimination in the parish.”
Dalit Catholics—members of what was once known as the “untouchable” caste—had protested that they were excluded from involvement in the organization of the annual festival.
“Inside the church there is no discrimination,” the bishop said. “However, concerning the outside celebrations, non-Dalits do not allow the Dalits to participate.”
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Every SC/ST complaint must lead to registration of FIR without any preliminary inquiry, orders Madras High Court
Justice P. Velmurugan also orders only officers not below the rank of DSP must conduct the investigation and file final reports within 60 days
Published - July 24, 2025 08:38 pm IST - CHENNAI
The judge agreed with advocate R. Thirumoorthy that the police often do not follow the legal mandate.
In a significant verdict, the Madras High Court has held the police cannot conduct preliminary inquiry on receipt of complaints disclosing cognisable offences under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act of 1989 and that the law enforcing agency should straightaway register First Information Reports (FIRs) against the suspects.
Justice P. Velmiurugan highlighted that Section 18A(1)(a), introduced by way of an amendment in 2018, of the Act categorically states that no preliminary inquiry would be required for registration of FIR against any person. “The legislative intent is to ensure immediate and unfiltered registration of complaints alleging caste based atrocities, without procedural obstructions or administrative discretion,” he said.
The judge agreed with advocate R. Thirumoorthy that the police often do not follow the legal mandate. Therefore, he directed the Director General of Police/Head of Police Force (DGP/HoPF) to communicate a copy of his order to all Commissioners as well as Superintendents of Police in the State in order to avoid infraction of the legal requirement as far as SC/ST cases were concerned.
The judge said, in several cases, he had been coming across instances of preliminary inquiries being conducted in SC/ST cases and such inquiries being conducted by officers below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) though Rule 7(1) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995, mandates investigation in SC/ST cases to be conducted by police officers not below the rank of DSP.
Stating procedural lapses should not recur in the future, the judge made it clear investigation in SC/ST cases must be completed and final reports/charge sheets must be filed before the special courts within 60 days, from the date of registration of FIR, as mandated under Rule 7(2) of the 1994 Rules. He insisted upon time bound filing of final reports in all cases booked under the SC/ST Act.
Justice Velmurugan also ordered that judicial magistrates could not take cognisance of private complaints seeking a direction to the police to register FIRs under the SC/ST Act and that such complaints must be forwarded to the special courts constituted under Section 14 of the Act. He pointed out that the judicial magistrates lacked the jurisdiction to take cognisance of such private complaints.
The orders were passed on a petition filed by Muniraj, a disabled person belonging to a Scheduled Caste. He had filed a private complaint before a judicial magistrate in Krishnagiri district and obtained a direction to the Hosur Town police in August 2024 to inquire into his complaint against a few individuals who were reportedly attempting to usurp his immovable property and had also abused him using caste slurs.
He had approached the High Court accusing the Hosur Town Police Station Inspector of not having inquired into his complaint properly despite a judicial direction. However, after holding that the direction issued by the judicial magistrate was not valid in the eye of law, Justice Velmurugan directed the Krishnagiri Superintendent of Police to ensure that a FIR was registered based on the petitioner’s complaint.
The judge also said, the Superintendent of Police could conduct the investigation either by himself or entrust it to an officer not below the rank of DSP who, in turn, must file a final report within 60 days.
Published - July 24, 2025 08:38 pm IST
Non-implementation of ST status has affected future of 40k students: Hattees
The Shimla unit of the Central Hattee Committee has called it an “insult to the law and the Parliament” and has demanded the Himachal government to plead prominently in the high court.
The Hattee community of Himachal’s Sirmaur district which was granted Scheduled Tribe status alleged that the non-implementation of the law has jeopardised the future of 40,000 Hattee students, who have been deprived of scholarship.
The Shimla unit of the Central Hattee Committee has called it an “insult to the law and the Parliament” and has demanded the Himachal government to plead prominently in the high court.
As war of words turn ugly, reunion plans of Ambedkar brothers fizzle out
The sharp attack by Prakash against Anandraj indicates that the differences between the two factions are getting bitter. With Anandraj taking the decision to ally with Shiv Sena, the possibility of a reunion between the Ambedkar brothers is now a closed chapter.
- By: Express News Service
- Mumbai |
Anandraj Ambedkar, president of Republican Sena, had said on May 18 that he was willing to set aside differences with his elder brother and president of Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, Prakash Ambedkar. Anandraj Ambedkar had said, “If they (Raj and Uddhav Thackeray) can come together, why can’t the Ambedkar family unite?”
Exactly two months later, Prakash and Anandraj, grandsons of Dr B R Ambedkar, are caught in an ugly war of words with no signs of reconciliation.
Anandraj Ambedkar’s decision to form alliance with the Shiv Sena led by Deputy CM Eknath Shinde last week has not gone down well with VBA. In an internal meeting of VBA, Prakash Ambedkar directed his followers to unite and fight all Dalit outfits which are using B R Ambedkar’s name and are directly or indirectly aligning with right wing BJP/RSS.
Prakash Ambedkar has taken strong objections to younger brother Anandraj dismissing any threat to Constitution under ruling BJP-led NDA.
While alleging that Republican Sena has ideologically compromised its core principles by aligning with Shinde’s Shiv Sena, which is in alliance with BJP-led Mahayuti in Maharashtra, Prakash Ambedkar said, “The Republican Sena’s alliance with the BJP ally Shiv Sena is not only against the movement’s fight against BJP/allies to save Constitution, but also against the ideology of Phule-Shahu- Ambedkar.”
“It is now up to the followers of Phule, Shahu, Ambedkar whether they want to stand with a puppet of RSS/BJP whose core ideology is to replace Constitution with Manusmriti, or stand with someone whose ideology is to uphold and defend the Constitution,” said Prakash Ambedkar.
The sharp attack by Prakash against Anandraj indicates that the differences between the two factions are getting bitter. With Anandraj taking the decision to ally with Shiv Sena, the possibility of a reunion between the Ambedkar brothers is now a closed chapter.
Countering the charges, Anandraj said, “Republican Sena has forged an alliance with Shiv Sena. We have done this alliance underlining the common agenda of welfare of oppressed and backward classes. In any case, Republican Sena has not joined BJP/ RSS. So, where is the question of compromising ideology. We are committed to Ambedkar’s teachings and principles.”
Though Prakash and Anandraj have been working separately for past three decades, this is first time their differences are being played out in public.
A senior VBA leader known to Ambedkar family said, “The Dalit leaders championing the cause of social justice and welfare of oppressed have failed to unite and work as a team. Unfortunately, everyone wants to become a leader. And it becomes easier for established parties, both ruling and opposition, to exploit this weakness to its advantage.”
Govt to organise free trips to 5 sites associated with Ambedkar
Opposed molestation… and was killed! Dalit farmer gets justice after 17 years
In 2008, Dalit farmer Saheb Singh was beaten to death in Mainpuri district of Uttar Pradesh. Now the SC/ST court has held the main accused guilty and sentenced him to life imprisonment and a fine of Rs 30,000.
Mainpuri (Agra): After nearly 17 years, a special SC/ST court in Mainpuri on Wednesday convicted the main accused Anand Kumar (48) in the murder case of Dalit farmer Saheb Singh and sentenced him to life imprisonment. The court has also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000 on him.
According to the police, on 22 December 2008, Saheb Singh and his son Ashok were returning from the field in Gangsi village of Mainpuri, when they were attacked by neighbor Anand Kumar, his father Munnalal Rai and uncle Hari Prakash with sticks and heavy objects. Both were seriously injured in the attack. Saheb Singh died during treatment.
Additional District Government Counsel (ADGC) MP Singh said that Saheb Singh had complained against the neighbour’s son Anand Kumar for molesting his daughter-in-law. Tension had increased between the two families over this matter, which became the reason for this violent attack.
According to the complaint of Saheb Singh’s wife, the accused had also used caste-related abuses and provoked others. The police had filed a charge sheet in this case under section 302 (murder) of IPC and sections of SC/ST Act.
Accused Munnalal and Hari Prakash have died during the trial. The court held the main accused Anand Kumar guilty and sentenced him to life imprisonment and also imposed a fine of Rs 30,000.
Rajan Chaudhary
Courtesy : Hindi News
Everyone was invited to the temple, but not Dalits! Gujarat HC seeks response from state government on allegations of boycott
20 people from the Rabari community filed a petition to quash the FIR challenging the allegations of boycott of Dalits.
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has issued a notice to the sarpanch of Paldi village panchayat in Banaskantha district and the state government. The notice has been sent on a petition filed by 20 villagers seeking quashing of an FIR registered under the Scheduled Castes/Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The petitioners all belong to the Rabari community and are accused of boycotting the Dalit community.
The case is related to the Prana-Pratishtha ceremony of Dudheshwar Mahadev temple held in Paldi village between April 28 and 30. According to the FIR, all the communities of the village and surrounding areas were invited to the ceremony, but members of the Scheduled Castes were deliberately not invited. The complainant is the 55-year-old sarpanch of the village and comes from the Scheduled Caste.
The FIR alleges, “The organisers not only did not invite people from the Scheduled Castes, but our contributions were also rejected. It was a well-planned conspiracy to humiliate our caste and socially ostracise us. We were treated like untouchables.” Regarding the delay in filing the complaint, the sarpanch said that he did not complain earlier so that the religious event would not be disrupted. But later keeping in mind the sentiments of the people of his caste, he lodged a complaint at the Bhildi police station on May 9. While conducting a preliminary hearing on this petition on Tuesday, Justice Nirjar Desai passed an order, “Notice is issued to the respondents, the return date of which is August 5, 2025. The Additional Public Prosecutor on behalf of the state has accepted the notice. Respondent No. 2 is allowed direct service through the concerned police station.”
Rajan Chaudhary
Courtesy : Hindi News
Major injustice with Dalits in Bangalore University? Serious allegations of casteism against Vice Chancellor, CM orders investigation!
Allegations of violation of reservation policy, depriving SC-ST teachers of responsibilities and irregular transfers. Chief Minister sought report from Higher Education Secretary in 7 days.
Bangalore: Several teachers and students of Bangalore University have made serious allegations of institutional caste discrimination and demanded the removal of Vice Chancellor Jayakar Shetty M. Taking the matter seriously, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed the Higher Education Secretary to investigate the allegations and submit a report within 7 days.
The Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Teachers Association of the university wrote a letter to the Vice Chancellor on July 5, giving a detailed account of the allegations and demanding immediate rectification.
The major allegations include transfer of professors from other universities without sanctioned posts, violation of reservation roster, depriving Scheduled Caste teachers of administrative responsibilities and allowances, and delay in appointments to reserved posts.
On July 15, the university’s postgraduate and research students’ association also wrote to the chief minister, accusing the vice-chancellor of institutional casteism and demanding his removal.
The SC/ST Teachers’ Association said, “We condemn these anti-Dalit actions of the university which hurt the dignity of Dalit teachers.”
Objection to transfer without sanctioned posts
The association says five professors were transferred to Bangalore University without sanctioned posts, affecting appointments and reservation system.
“Such transfers affect the hiring capacity of the university and violate the reservation policy laid down by the Constitution,” said Prof. G. Krishnamurthy, president, SC/ST Teachers’ Association.
State universities get a limited number of sanctioned posts department-wise. If a professor is transferred without a post, the number of vacancies in the university he is sent to decreases — thereby hampering appointments to reserved posts.
The association said that none of the transferred professors belong to the Scheduled Castes or Tribes and it has not yet been decided under which roster they will be placed.
Names of transferred professors:
- Prof. Basavaraj Benne (Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ballari)
- Prof. Srinath B.S. (Mangalore University)
- Prof. Yerriswamy (Rani Chennamma University)
- Prof. K.S. Chandrasekhariah (Mangalore University)
- Prof. Ashwini K.N. (Karnataka State Akka Mahadevi Women’s University, Vijayapura)
CM Siddaramaiah orders probe
On July 11, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah wrote a letter to Higher Education Secretary K.G. Jagadeesha asking him to investigate the matter and submit a report within 7 days.
In the letter, the Chief Minister admitted that the professors were transferred “without posts” and none of them belong to the SC/ST category, which is a violation of the reservation policy. He also said that 67 professors have demanded the university to clarify the roster and seniority.
Rules ignored in handing over charge too?
The teachers have also alleged that when the Vice Chancellor went on leave, he did not hand over the charge to the senior-most Dean as per Section 16(1) of the Karnataka State University Act 2000.
The Vice Chancellors of Davanagere University, Bengaluru City University and Kuvempu University followed this law and handed over the charge to the senior-most Dean during their leave.
Rajan Chaudhary
Courtesy : Hindi News
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