10.02.2026.Untouchability News.(News of Dalits,Adivasi,atrocity,buddhist,Dr Ambedkar,Employement,Education news details from various sources)by Sivaji.Ayyayiram UTNews.9444917060


Here are key highlights from **Indian news** around mid-February 2026 (focusing on the period around February 10–21, 2026) related to **Scheduled Castes (SC)**, **Scheduled Tribes (ST)**, **Dalits**, **Adivasis**, **Buddhists**, and **Dr. B.R. Ambedkar**. Coverage centers on Supreme Court developments, education/reservation policies, atrocities, budget critiques, and related social justice issues. Statewise aspects are noted where available (e.g., higher atrocity cases in certain states, or specific regional cases).

### Supreme Court and Legal Developments
- The Supreme Court quashed charges under the **SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act** against Vyapam whistleblower Dr. Anand Rai in a Madhya Pradesh case, emphasizing that charges require clear caste-based intent and knowledge of the victim's SC/ST status. The Court stressed independent evaluation in appeals under Section 14A of the Act (reported around February 10–13, 2026).
- In Andhra Pradesh, the Supreme Court criticized police "collusion" with power in a 2022 Dalit youth murder case involving YSRCP MLC Ananta Satya Udaya Bhaskar (charged under SC/ST Act and IPC Section 302). It ordered a speedy trial conclusion by November 2026, highlighting a "nexus between power and police" (February 20, 2026).
- The Allahabad High Court ruled that caste (determined by birth) does not change due to inter-caste marriage or religious conversion, in a case under the SC/ST Act (February 10–13, 2026). This could impact interpretations of caste in atrocities cases.
- Ongoing scrutiny of the **UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026** — the Supreme Court stayed parts of these rules defining caste discrimination (limited to SC/ST/OBC), following pleas claiming they exclude general category students. Petitions challenge narrow definitions and call for broader protections (January–February 2026 updates).
- The Supreme Court sought a Centre report on implementation of its earlier verdict allowing sub-classification within SC/ST for reservations and applying creamy layer principles (February 11, 2026 follow-up).

### Education, Reservation, and Caste Discrimination
- Reports highlighted persistent caste discrimination in higher education, with references to 98+ student suicides (2018–2023) from Dalit, Bahujan, and Adivasi communities in central universities. The UGC 2026 regulations and Supreme Court stay sparked debates on equity norms.
- A coalition (including Ambedkarite and Buddhist groups) urged Parliament to implement Article 15(5) for reservations in private universities, citing under-representation of SC/ST/OBC students (February 2026 statement).
- Private Member's Bill proposed proportional representation for SC/ST/OBC, women, and minorities in higher judiciary.

### Atrocities and Statewise Patterns
- Uttar Pradesh leads in reported atrocities against Dalits (high cases in NCRB data trends), followed by Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh often tops ST-related crimes. These patterns persist from recent NCRB reports, with ongoing concerns in BJP-ruled states.
- A public hearing in Telangana reviewed SC/ST Atrocities Act implementation across districts (earlier 2026 context).

### Budget and Welfare Critiques
- Congress labeled the Union Budget 2026 a "casteist betrayal" of Dalits and Adivasis, alleging diversion, dilution, and under-utilization of SC/ST funds (e.g., projected high allocations but lower actual spending on welfare schemes; February 10, 2026).

### Ambedkar and Related Events
- No major national Ambedkar Jayanti events (April 14) in February, but academic initiatives invoked Ambedkar's legacy: e.g., inauguration of programs at Jindal Global University at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi (February 20, 2026), supported by leaders including Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.
- Discussions linked Ambedkar's views on reservation (as correcting historical injustice, not poverty alleviation) amid ongoing quota debates.

### Other Notes
- Broader concerns include Adivasi struggles (Jal-Jangal-Zameen) beyond Maoism, under-representation in media/judiciary, and calls for inclusion of Dalit Christians in SC reservations (ongoing SC pleas).
- Buddhist/Ambedkarite groups featured in statements on reservations and equity.

These reflect ongoing debates on social justice, with Supreme Court interventions prominent in early 2026. For real-time updates, check sources like The Hindu, Indian Express, LiveLaw,.

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