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In early April 2018, thousands of people belonging to [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] protested against an order of the [[Supreme Court of India]]. In subsequent violence, at least sixteen died and |
In early April 2018, thousands of people belonging to [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] protested against an order of the [[Supreme Court of India]]. In subsequent violence, at least sixteen died and hundreds were injured.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-not-against-scst-act-don-t-want-innocents-to-suffer-sc-while-hearing-review-petition-2600638|title=SC refuses to stay its order on SC/ST Act; to hear matter|last=|first=|date=2018-04-03|work=dna|access-date=2018-04-03|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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==Protests== |
==Protests== |
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The Supreme Court decision was widely viewed by people from [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] (SC/ST) as a dilution of the [[Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989|Atrocities Act]].<ref>{{citation |title='Bharat Bandh' against SC's ruling on SC/ST Act: Top developments |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/india/bharat-bandh-against-the-scs-ruling-on-sc/st-act-top-developments/articleshow/63584287.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=3 April 2018 }}</ref> Thousands of people took to the streets on 2 April 2018 when a national strike was announced by the SC/ST caste groups in protest of the decision. The protests turned violent across several states in India as the protestors blocked trains, damaged property, and clashed with police and other civilians. There were also incidents involving [[arson]], vandalism and gunfire. At least sixteen persons were killed: nine in [[Madhya Pradesh]], five in [[Uttar Pradesh]], two in [[Rajasthan]]; |
The Supreme Court decision was widely viewed by people from [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] (SC/ST) as a dilution of the [[Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989|Atrocities Act]].<ref>{{citation |title='Bharat Bandh' against SC's ruling on SC/ST Act: Top developments |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/india/bharat-bandh-against-the-scs-ruling-on-sc/st-act-top-developments/articleshow/63584287.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=3 April 2018 }}</ref> Thousands of people took to the streets on 2 April 2018 when a national strike was announced by the SC/ST caste groups in protest of the decision. The protests turned violent across several states in India as the protestors blocked trains, damaged property, and clashed with police and other civilians. There were also incidents involving [[arson]], vandalism and gunfire. At least sixteen persons were killed: nine in [[Madhya Pradesh]], five in [[Uttar Pradesh]], two in [[Rajasthan]]; thousands were injured.<ref name=":1" /> Violent incidents were also reported in the states [[Punjab]], [[Bihar]], [[Jharkhand]], [[Odisha]], [[Gujarat]], [[Haryana]], [[Maharashtra]] and [[Delhi]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/bharat-bandh-live-will-bring-modi-govt-to-its-knees-says-mayawati-as-five-die-in-violent-protests-1705153.html|title=Bharat Bandh LIVE: Nine Dead; 1,700 Anti-riot Police Personnel Sent to Violence-hit States|date=2018-04-02|work=News18|access-date=2018-04-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bharat-bandh-live-mobile-internet-services-suspended-security-clampdown-in-punjab/story-4pBLmzsxGa2aRyKYBlmQ0K.html|title=Bharat bandh highlights: Dalit protests spread across north India; 9 killed in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, UP|last=|first=|date=2018-04-02|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=2018-04-03|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en}}</ref> |
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Thousands of protesters were arrested and [[curfew]] was imposed in several places. 1700 anti-riot police were sent to states by the Government of India.<ref name=":0" /> |
Thousands of protesters were arrested and [[curfew]] was imposed in several places. 1700 anti-riot police were sent to states by the Government of India.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Revision as of 04:36, 5 April 2018
| April 2018 caste protests in India | |
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| Date | 2 April 2018 |
| Location | |
| Caused by | The Supreme Court order on the Atrocities Act |
| Methods | Protesting, rioting, arson, mobbing |
| Status | ongoing |
| Casualties | |
| Death(s) | 13[1] |
In early April 2018, thousands of people belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes protested against an order of the Supreme Court of India. In subsequent violence, at least sixteen died and hundreds were injured.[1]
Background
The Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 protects the SC/ST caste groups. Specifically, it establishes criminal liability for harassment or cruel and inhumane treatment of people from SC/ST caste groups. The act does not allow the court to grant anticipatory bail to accused person. Under the act, the police must files an First Information Report (FIR) and arrest the accused on receiving a complaint.[2] In 2016, the conviction rate under the act was 25.7% in cases of atrocities against SC and 20.8% in cases against ST in 2016, according to the National Crime Records Bureau.[3] On 20 March 2018, the Supreme Court ruled that no arrests can be made without prior permission and allowed a court to grant an anticipatory bail if it, prima facie, finds the complaint an abuse of the law.[2] The Attorney General of India, on behalf of the Government of India, filed a review petition against the order of the Supreme Court.[4]
Protests
The Supreme Court decision was widely viewed by people from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) as a dilution of the Atrocities Act.[5] Thousands of people took to the streets on 2 April 2018 when a national strike was announced by the SC/ST caste groups in protest of the decision. The protests turned violent across several states in India as the protestors blocked trains, damaged property, and clashed with police and other civilians. There were also incidents involving arson, vandalism and gunfire. At least sixteen persons were killed: nine in Madhya Pradesh, five in Uttar Pradesh, two in Rajasthan; thousands were injured.[1] Violent incidents were also reported in the states Punjab, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra and Delhi.[6][7]
Thousands of protesters were arrested and curfew was imposed in several places. 1700 anti-riot police were sent to states by the Government of India.[6]
Aftermath
The Supreme Court held hearing on the review petition on 3 April 2018 but did not stay the order and have called to hear the matter in ten days.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "SC refuses to stay its order on SC/ST Act; to hear matter". dna. 2018-04-03. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ a b "Dalit fury and what led up to it". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Johari, Aarefa. "Supreme Court says SC/ST Atrocities Act is misused. So what explains the low conviction rates?". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
- ^ "SC/ST Act: Centre files review petition, says data shows weak execution of law, not its misuse". Hindustan Times. 2018-04-02. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "'Bharat Bandh' against SC's ruling on SC/ST Act: Top developments", The Times of India, 3 April 2018
- ^ a b "Bharat Bandh LIVE: Nine Dead; 1,700 Anti-riot Police Personnel Sent to Violence-hit States". News18. 2018-04-02. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
- ^ "Bharat bandh highlights: Dalit protests spread across north India; 9 killed in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, UP". Hindustan Times. 2018-04-02. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
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