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The March 20 verdict held that a public servant could be arrested in cases lodged under the SC/ST Act only after prior approval by the competent authority. (Representational image)

Parliament has power to amend SC/ST Act

Parliament had on August 9 passed the law to annul the Supreme court's verdict.

29 Oct 2018 7:21 PM

Upper caste protest in Madhya Pradesh.

BJP twin plan to win back OBCs and upper castes

The September 26 ruling by the Supreme Court that has ruled out reservation in promotions in government jobs has come as...

30 Sept 2018 11:11 PM

Mumbai police. (Photo: PTI/File)

Cop spiked junior's drink, raped her, made video near Mumbai: Official

The 31-year-old complainant has told police that the accused had recorded the incident and had threatened to circulate...

18 Nov 2018 6:25 AM

Raja Bhaiyya (File Photo)

Raja Bhaiyya says SC/ST Act against interest of dalits

Raja Bhaiyya will be formally launching his new party on November 30 with a major rally in Lucknow.

16 Nov 2018 8:12 PM

Students stage a protest in Ranchi on Monday during Bharat Bandh call by dalit organisations against the alleged dilution of SC/ST Act. (Photo: PTI)

Top court agrees to urgent hearing on SC/ST Act

Supreme Court will hear the Centre's plea seeking review of its March 20 judgment on May 3.

28 April 2018 2:55 AM

Gandhi obliged by calling her up and wishing the centenarian on her 107th birthday. (Photo: Facebook/Rahul Gandhi)

Rahul Gandhi to launch year-long 'Save the Constitution' campaign...

The campaign will be launched from the Talkatora stadium in Delhi today, will continue till April 14, 2019.

23 April 2018 7:18 AM

It is important to note the country did not see the dalits protest only recently on April 2 against the dilution of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, there have been various other protest in the past few years, a clear sign of deep dissatisfaction of dalits with the BJP government. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Age Debate: Cashing in on dalits?

The BJP's attitude towards dalits must change, just sops will not be enough.

18 April 2018 8:49 PM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Poll-bound BJP states to move against Supreme Court order

The Centre was forced to file a review petition against the apex court's order after massive protests by dalit groups.

17 April 2018 8:49 PM

It is important to note the country did not see the dalits protest only recently on April 2 against the dilution of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, there have been various other protest in the past few years, a clear sign of deep dissatisfaction of dalits with the BJP government. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Dalit anger boils, BJP set to face a hard time

The dalits deserted the Congress, for which they have been voting a long time, and backed the BJP in 2014.

16 April 2018 7:30 PM

Students stage a protest in Ranchi on Monday during Bharat Bandh call by dalit organisations against the alleged dilution of SC/ST Act. (Photo: PTI)

SC/ST Act: Govt considering ordinance to bring back original...

Sources within the govt at different levels say promulgating an ordinance to restore the original provisions would help...

15 April 2018 7:32 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Kerala joins Centre to seek SC/ST Act verdict review

In its petition, filed through advocate G. Prakash, Kerala said that the March 20 verdict has created insecurity among...

14 April 2018 11:27 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing at the Centenary Celebrations of Patna University, in Patna, Bihar. (Photo: PTI)

Govt won't allow SC/ST Act to be diluted, says Modi

The Prime Minister challenged the Congress to name even a single thing which it may have done to honour the legacy of Dr...

14 April 2018 12:08 AM